as in courageously
in a fearless manner
in her newspaper columns she gutsily took on the state's corrupt politicians
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Adverb
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In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026 -
In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The battle is also the site where the legend of Molly Pitcher bravely bringing water to the troops began.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Ultimately, Alicia bravely does end up going up to Liz to say hello, and the entire table clears — likely for their own safety.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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“Gutsily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutsily. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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