Examples of courageous in a Sentence
She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Just in time for Mercury retrograde to begin on July 18, the messenger planet will backspin through your second house of self-worth and value systems, encouraging you to speak up and be more courageous and authentic about your heart’s desires.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Be courageous and walk up to people who seem interesting.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
The brave are those who are courageous in behavior and character.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
The path forward must be collaborative but also courageous.
—Paul Marcantonio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Be courageous and walk up to people who seem interesting.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
The brave are those who are courageous in behavior and character.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
The path forward must be collaborative but also courageous.
—Paul Marcantonio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for courageous
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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