as in bravery
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the moral courage to speak out against injustice when no one else will
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Recent Examples of courage
Edgar’s courage and candor on the tax issue exemplifies statesmanship.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
And that moment of desperation is really what gave me the courage to put myself out there.
—Jenny Comita, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Their courage and commitment to this operation will always be remembered and demonstrate the strong relationship between our countries.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Following her way of living has brought me an enduring sense of peace and courage.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
And that moment of desperation is really what gave me the courage to put myself out there.
—Jenny Comita, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Their courage and commitment to this operation will always be remembered and demonstrate the strong relationship between our countries.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Following her way of living has brought me an enduring sense of peace and courage.
—Michiko Tomioka, Contributor, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for courage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courage
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The ceremony honored eight recipients from around the world for acts of bravery, activism, perseverance and more.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Reprising the role of the cocky Naval aviator required the bravery of a real fighter pilot.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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But in a world of self-help, this is true inspiration, deeply admirable without the distance of heroism, bracing without stridency and, ultimately, generous.—
Sadie Stein,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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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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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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This investment in financial technology and digital prowess was a common theme among the 385 financial institutions that made this year’s list of the World’s Best Banks.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the aggression and height of Wendie Renard on the backline and the goal-scoring prowess of Kadidiatou Diani up front, can the French combine their talents and shoot for more this time around?—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some also say that soaking in salt baths can help restore the body’s electrolyte balance and promote the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, muscles, and nerve tissue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The researchers engineered some flies so that two types of light-sensitive ion channels were made in the antenna, allowing red and blue light to trigger the same nerve signals as an odorant would.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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