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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This was his rallying cry for the nation, urging citizens to be bold and courageous in their vision for solutions for not just the US but also the world’s most pressing problems.
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Leah M. Wright, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
His service—particularly that courageous assault landing encounter during the invasion of Sicily—earned him a handful of military awards, including a Purple Heart.
—Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Bold, compassionate, and courageous, she’s tested in every imaginable way after a conversation with God sets her on an irreversible path.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The book, a decade in the making, is a raw and courageous reflection on survival, resilience, and ultimately, transformation.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
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Leah M. Wright, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2025
His service—particularly that courageous assault landing encounter during the invasion of Sicily—earned him a handful of military awards, including a Purple Heart.
—Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Bold, compassionate, and courageous, she’s tested in every imaginable way after a conversation with God sets her on an irreversible path.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The book, a decade in the making, is a raw and courageous reflection on survival, resilience, and ultimately, transformation.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 4 Sep. 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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