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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the gourmet food shop is off to a brave start
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
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Recent Examples of brave
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
November 22 – December 21 The afternoon invites brave, practical reflection.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Families bundled up in hoodies and blankets to watch from the beach as surfers in several categories braved the cold water.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
In an era of generative AI, climate instability, and rapid technological acceleration, Panetta believes engineers must be adaptable, ethical, creative, and brave enough to take risks.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
November 22 – December 21 The afternoon invites brave, practical reflection.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Verb
When the center-field video board showed the announcement, loud boos rang out from the sparse crowd braving elements.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Families bundled up in hoodies and blankets to watch from the beach as surfers in several categories braved the cold water.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
Adjective
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The creators were determined to portray their senior characters as courageous protagonists rather than comic relief.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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McCain with his courageous drives, Jaylin Williams hit timely 3s.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Delisle was fiery and wonderful, but the angel came later.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The retro American bar—with its picture windows right on the river—is a wonderful spot for a glass of fizz or a vintage Negroni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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What Keynes underestimated, and what many of today’s AI evangelists tend not to confront, is that progress unfolds inside social systems structured by power.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Until next time, may your tax planning be fearless, your records be clean, and your surprises come with confetti instead of correspondence from the IRS.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Yet, even in a league of great talents, Johnson stood out — thanks to his seemingly effortless and fearless creativity.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Our lovely guide Sherelyn took us out to one of her favorite spots, a little backyard tasting room run by winemaker Simon Groves, who runs labels Groves and Filly with his wife, Amanda Ritchie, as well as the Foley family's Runholder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Nymph is soft and sweet and hot and pungent and textured and strange and lovely.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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With California facing increasingly destructive wildfires, experts and officials have long urged the strategic removal of dense, flammable vegetation that can erupt into particularly destructive flames from a lightning bolt or the spark of a power line.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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But rescuers caution that the remaining four men face an equally dangerous journey to safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Busch, who tragically died at 41 on Thursday from an undetermined illness, turned in a valiant effort in 2014, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 despite having limited experience in IndyCar.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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