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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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a brave attempt
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Recent Examples of brave
Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
Anyone who thinks that isn’t as brave as you, prove people wrong!
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The two braved the Topanga Mall, the San Fernando Valley’s crown jewel shopping center.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Some other brave souls attempted to find the tunnel in the 1970s and '80s, as told in a 1997 Enquirer article.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
Anyone who thinks that isn’t as brave as you, prove people wrong!
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Trust us: Buying this set on Amazon is much better than braving the mall parking lot the weekend before Christmas.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The two braved the Topanga Mall, the San Fernando Valley’s crown jewel shopping center.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
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There are so many things that are special and unique and powerful and resilient and courageous about us.Essence, Essence, 27 Dec. 2024
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Still perhaps the most courageous improviser on the planet, Short threw himself into physical gags that seem impossible for a man his age.Vulture Staff, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bill has a great bone structure and wonderful expressive eyes, and is such a great actor.William Earl, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025
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Imagine getting a chance to be on a mrbeast game show how wonderful that would be.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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James Norton, the Happy Valley star who has been heavily linked to James Bond, thinks men should be proactive when confronting the MeToo movement.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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If the narrative behind Saint Cloud was Crutchfield's sobriety after confronting her previous bouts with alcohol, then Tigers Blood could be considered a glimpse into her life post-sobriety.David Chiu, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The moment a curious kitten terrified his owners with a fearless leap has gained viral attention online.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Ago Bay is the heartland of Japan's legendary ama divers – generations of fearless women who, for thousands of years, have held their breath and plunged to the seabed in search of scallops, abalone, sea urchins and sea snails.Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Dar Tazi, Palais De Fes, Morocco One of the loveliest places to stay in Fez, Palais de Fes got its start as the city’s first modern-day restaurant, back in 1980—photos of the original owner with Ronald Reagan and Middle Eastern royals still hang on the walls.Ann Abel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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By Sunday, a number of cities from the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic could be facing hazardous travel as the ice and snow moves east.Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Both face a felony drug distribution conspiracy charge, and Kindle faces an additional charge of conspiracy to convert property of the U.S. government for profit.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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In spite of the leisurely pace of change, To mix valiant drinks for the future.Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Montana State, however, made a valiant comeback effort.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In doing so, the event found ways to explore the connections between art and travel in beautiful, and even edible, ways.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jenner’s approach to holiday decor is a bit more traditional—simple green garlands decorated with pine cones, classic trees, a vintage Santa Claus—but no less beautiful and festive.Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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