as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Recent Examples of courageous
The cat was discovered when the container was opened in Oakdale, Minnesota, extremely dehydrated and dangerously underweight, but miraculously alive!
See how this courageous cat survived trip from China to Minnesota below.
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Known as the People Power Revolution, these courageous protests had a ripple effect that eventually led to the ousting of Marcos and paved the way for Corazon Aquino to ascend as the country’s first woman president.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
Diaz-Balart described Sanabria Tarazona as a courageous political prisoner who had endured years of abuse, including a stint in Maduro’s notorious torture facility, El Helicoide.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Occasionally we are confronted with stories, like the founding of Knox College [established in 1837 by abolitionists committed to educating women and people of color]
, where some person or some group of people chose the unpopular, but morally courageous path.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 24 June 2025
Known as the People Power Revolution, these courageous protests had a ripple effect that eventually led to the ousting of Marcos and paved the way for Corazon Aquino to ascend as the country’s first woman president.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 18 June 2025
Diaz-Balart described Sanabria Tarazona as a courageous political prisoner who had endured years of abuse, including a stint in Maduro’s notorious torture facility, El Helicoide.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Occasionally we are confronted with stories, like the founding of Knox College [established in 1837 by abolitionists committed to educating women and people of color]
, where some person or some group of people chose the unpopular, but morally courageous path.
—Hanna Hart, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageous
Adjective
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These brave men and women conducting rescue operations have saved many people but sadly, there have also been at least 50 fatalities reported, including 15 children as of Saturday night.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The future of this country belongs to those brave enough to remember—and bold enough to keep building toward a more perfect union.—
Stacey Abrams,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The key was producing a fearless collective of players — at odds with the previous century of football in Belgium.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Her all-court game and fearless attitude have turned heads, and her poise beyond her years is drawing comparisons to some of the sport's all-time greats.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, Jurassic World Rebirth makes a valiant effort to put its own terrifying spin on the source material.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
3 July 2025
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Despite his valiant efforts, however, Gi-hun doesn’t make it out of this story alive.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2025
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Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued in the last 36 hours and there were heroic efforts at the camps to save children.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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This time, all the characters are heroic fire fighters.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.—
Karl Mondon,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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And Los Angeles needs bold, systemic reform to meet the moment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageous. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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