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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
The principal of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, lauded the bravery of his students in the wake of a deadly mass shooting that killed two children and injured 17 others on Wednesday.
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Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
So much was lost, including the symbol of her grandfather’s bravery during World War II.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Hunter was honored both in the California Senate and by the city of Sacramento for his bravery displayed on the show, his service to Sacramento as a firefighter and his advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims and their families.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And what says bravery and best friend more than sacrificing yourself for your friends?
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
So much was lost, including the symbol of her grandfather’s bravery during World War II.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Hunter was honored both in the California Senate and by the city of Sacramento for his bravery displayed on the show, his service to Sacramento as a firefighter and his advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims and their families.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And what says bravery and best friend more than sacrificing yourself for your friends?
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bravery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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Indeed, as the dog plucked up the courage to jump into the water, the man on the boat appeared to steer off and left the dog alone.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Despite this, some victims showed immense courage.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mother of three was styled by Elizabeth Stewart, and Roberts wore Phoebe Philo attire and jewelry by Tiffany & Co.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Suited styling also came into play with Jolie’s attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even murder can be recast as heroism.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Marino recalled the story of her father’s heroism to the New York Post.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Crowds gathered at sunrise for the Dawn Patrol load-in then changed into their finery to take in the sights on the lawn during the day.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The photo by Getty Images' royal photographer Chris Jackson showed the Princess Royal and Sir Tim, 70, standing and smiling together in their finery before the French state banquet at Windsor Castle on July 9.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Visit Party City's website to browse balloons, decor, costumes, and more, then choose on-demand delivery via DoorDash.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter, who started out in what appeared to be a silver, sparkly, fringe dress before a quick costume change, delivered an energetic performance that also contained a message.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 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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His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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