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as in attire
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
Andrew Johns, one of rugby league's greatest players, said the bravery Evans had shown would be encouraging for other people.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
Her bravery not only secured this conviction but has undoubtedly made her campus and our city safer.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 7 June 2026
So there’s a certain bravery there.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
The Army later awarded Casillas a Bronze Star for his bravery, his family said.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
Her bravery not only secured this conviction but has undoubtedly made her campus and our city safer.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 7 June 2026
So there’s a certain bravery there.
—NBC news, 7 June 2026
The Army later awarded Casillas a Bronze Star for his bravery, his family said.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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An unspoken expectation to look like counterparts in their 20s and 30s demands a massive investment in expensive med spas, cosmetics to cover gray roots, and professional attire and dry cleaning that cost more today than ever before.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Shine kindly, and let your courage invite fresh adventures now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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California — and America — now desperately need the courage for another moral intervention.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Photos published on Sunday, May 31, show the happy couple in their wedding finery, leaving Old Marylebone Town Hall hand in hand a day earlier and being pelted with confetti.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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But four times the talent means four times the finery, which was costume designer Molly Rogers’ challenge.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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But there were limits to what the British believed heroism would look like in the face of the enemy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The best customer experience in a staffing shortage is not created by employee heroism but by a radically simplified service system.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The costumes are more fantastical than grittily realistic as well, with a hip Steampunk vibe that’s more fashionable than purely Victorian.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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