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
Charles Cram, a Navy corpsman who was wounded and awarded for his bravery, saluted the epitaph and gently touched the wreath of red, white and blue flowers, as did the others.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
The sentencing coincided with Ukraine’s National Guard Day, which President Volodymyr Zelensky marked by praising the bravery of National Guard units and reaffirming Kyiv’s diplomatic efforts to free all Ukrainian prisoners of war, including Azov fighters.
—Anna Chernova and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Doris Miller, who was the first African American sailor to receive the Navy Cross for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
The film tells the tales of bravery and patriotism that Indian warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s son, Sambhaji Maharaj displayed during the times of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in India.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2025
The sentencing coincided with Ukraine’s National Guard Day, which President Volodymyr Zelensky marked by praising the bravery of National Guard units and reaffirming Kyiv’s diplomatic efforts to free all Ukrainian prisoners of war, including Azov fighters.
—Anna Chernova and Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Doris Miller, who was the first African American sailor to receive the Navy Cross for his bravery during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
The film tells the tales of bravery and patriotism that Indian warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s son, Sambhaji Maharaj displayed during the times of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in India.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 17 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 early March, the Paris in Love star shared photos of her family of four dressed in black tie attire for the 2025 Oscars.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 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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The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
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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Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Delaney, who has been public about his own experience with death in losing his toddler-aged son to a brain tumor, and Slate, a comedian with the soul of a poet, are each at their bests here.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her personal bests are 12.24 and 11.09, respectively.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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