bravo 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bravonext
1
as in torpedo

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2
as in hooray

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bravo

2 of 2

verb

as in to applaud

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravo
  1. torpedo
  2. applaud
  3. murderer
  4. hurrah
  5. salute
  6. assassin
  7. cutthroat
  8. hallelujah
Noun
  • This is a function of the inherent difficulty of defending against incoming ballistic missiles traveling at several times the speed of sound, not to mention dealing with stealthy cruise missiles and underwater torpedoes.
    Elbridge Colby, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
  • One of the Northern Fleet’s submarines had sunk, in 1989, and hadn’t been salvaged; its reactor lay at the bottom of the Norwegian Sea, along with two torpedoes with nuclear warheads, corroding in salt water.
    Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of torpedo
Verb
  • Many have applauded the woman's reaction and sense of humor.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, social media has largely rallied behind Jason’s protective response, with many fans applauding him for standing up for his brother.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of applaud
Noun
  • Movie gods, hear our prayer: may cinematic murderers never remember to shut their blinds, amen.
    Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
  • More to Read For Subscribers A child’s murderer could be freed.
    Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of murderer
Noun
  • At the time, Krasinski indicated that his iteration of Jack Ryan was approaching its final hurrah.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • With its celebratory air and final hurrah of the season’s warm weather, the energy lingered long after the music stopped, turning the neighborhood into a stylish night of connection and camaraderie.
    Sam Falb, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of hurrah
Verb
  • Ebony has unveiled its annual Power 100 list, saluting Black talent across entertainment, sports, business and culture.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Homebrewers have occasionally saluted Carter in the annual competition run by the American Homebrewers Association.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of salute
Noun
  • Harris' lead is driven by older women voters and women independents. Nov. 3: Trump escalates violent rhetoric, suggesting at a Pennsylvania rally that an assassin would have to shoot through the news media to hit him.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And during this year’s election, the FBI foiled a plot by Iran to pay an assassin $1 million to kill Donald Trump.
    Brian Bennett, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of assassin
Noun
  • While some on Wall Street have expressed skepticism on whether massive investments in AI are translating to the bottom line, the tech sector is locked in a cutthroat race to be first on the scene with the latest advances in AI.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2024
  • When their cutthroat personalities spill off the rink, the pair come up with a friends-with-benefits bet to see who will fold first: Sam, the playboy who heads the men's team, or Aderyn, on the women's team, who is more of a relationship kind of girl.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of cutthroat
Noun
  • Said it over and over like a preacher singing hallelujah.
    Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024
  • For me, especially as an A&R person, that’s hallelujah: Let the creative lead and the rest will follow.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of hallelujah
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