1
as in gayety
dressy clothing
children in their Sunday bravery
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it took great bravery to rescue the baby trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of bravery
Myles Lewis-Skelly, aged 18 and in the spotlight since his emergence, displayed a boldness and bravery that pushed his team on throughout the game.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Russian ultranationalist figures such as Aleksandr Dugin have praised the Houthis for their bravery and held them up as resistance fighters against the West.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Brians was one of seven people heralded for their bravery Monday during the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office’s 35th annual Citizens of Courage Awards in Liberty Station.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Training rather than bravery In several interviews over the years, McCarthy has downplayed the notion that bravery had much to do with his actions.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Russian ultranationalist figures such as Aleksandr Dugin have praised the Houthis for their bravery and held them up as resistance fighters against the West.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Brians was one of seven people heralded for their bravery Monday during the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office’s 35th annual Citizens of Courage Awards in Liberty Station.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Training rather than bravery In several interviews over the years, McCarthy has downplayed the notion that bravery had much to do with his actions.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
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There comes a moment for every leader when the clearest sign of strength is found not in agreement, compromise, or accommodation but in the clarity and courage to firmly say no.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Adding to the timeliness of this welter of Weill is the composer’s reputation for political courage.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In fact, presidential paintings, from Washington to Obama, displayed in the White House, traditionally portray their subjects in business attire and formal poses.—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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From onstage wardrobes to around-the-grounds party attire and more, this year’s Coachella brought drama, theatricality, sheer looks and more.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those just coming for the scary-movie finery need to temper expectations.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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After completing his education, Yi Ming worked as a film and TV stylist, fitting and styling costumes and clothes for actors.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Set and costume designer Tony Walton was married to Julie Andrews and was the magic behind some of the biggest shows on Broadway.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kidz Bop Kids additionally earned 101 entries, including 42 top 10s, on the Kid Digital Song Sales chart, both bests in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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With the Red Army closing in, such gatherings, expressions of a desperate gaiety, a fin d’une époque efflorescence, weren’t rare.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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With the Red Army closing in, such gatherings, expressions of a desperate gaiety, a fin d’une époque efflorescence, weren’t rare.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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