as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the soldiers' exceptional courageousness was credited with saving the mission from near disaster
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Recent Examples of courageousness
That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageousness
Noun
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What emerges is not just a portrait of a crisis, but also of quiet hope found in connection, in honesty, and in the courage to keep calling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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People who have seen physical courage modeled by others are more likely to act in heroic ways.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For example, children who participate in heroism training become more courageous, suggesting that anyone can learn to be braver.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Arlington Heights police chief said seen people, including five officers, a sergeant and a police commander, will be awarded a medal of valor for their heroism in getting this couple out safely at the village hall meeting on March 16.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her determination and bravery are a source of inspiration to the young girls who admire her courage, daring to dream of a life free of violence and full of happiness.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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People who engage in various types of bravery tend to show a particular combination of traits.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Winning the first round of skills challenges will give competitors an edge going forward, and chefs who prove their cooking prowess will have cash prizes waiting for them at the end of each round.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The social media content showcased his wry sense of humor alongside his wrestling prowess that ingratiated him to his friends.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Courageousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageousness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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