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
From advancing disability inclusion to reshaping narratives in Hollywood, his journey is a testament to the impact one voice can have when used with clarity, courage, and conviction.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2025
There is a plan, there is a pot of money, and Mosher said courage and creativity need to replace paralysis and negativity so downtown can get back on its feet and move forward.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Countless lives have been lost, beacons of hope have fallen, and the collective courage and resolve of the Republic have been tested like never before.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 May 2025
But that took a lot of courage, and an unshakable form of self-belief.
—Essence, 27 May 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 May 2025
There is a plan, there is a pot of money, and Mosher said courage and creativity need to replace paralysis and negativity so downtown can get back on its feet and move forward.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Countless lives have been lost, beacons of hope have fallen, and the collective courage and resolve of the Republic have been tested like never before.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 May 2025
But that took a lot of courage, and an unshakable form of self-belief.
—Essence, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courage
Noun
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Even in those first sessions, Nikola stood out for his incredible bravery when going up against older boys.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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That indignation, those headlines, the praise for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bravery and leadership cooling dramatically since those early days–in Europe and America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Additionally, recent independent cinema in Iran has distanced itself from heroism and focuses on marginalized classes, while the narrators of Persian rap are the disillusioned members of society.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Gordon’s 2024-25 has been an emotional slingshot between physical highs and lows — a page-turning shooting breakout followed by nagging injury, followed by moments of franchise heroism.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.—
Harmony Holiday,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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She’s been a celebrity go-to for years—lending her undetectable blending, illuminating, and accentuating prowess to the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz for year; and now, somehow managing to distill her artistry in a line of products that feel expert, yes, but shockingly approachable.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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In addition to her prowess at finding the net in soccer, Nelson is adept at hitting balls over the net as a tennis player.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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But this time around, Alix didn’t even have time to let the nerves kick in.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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However, Trump’s tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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