bravery
noun
brav·ery
ˈbrā-və-rē 
ˈbrāv-
plural braveries
1
2
a
: fine clothes
wearing their Sunday bravery
b
: showy display
… the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery.—
John Evelyn
John EvelynExamples of bravery in a Sentence
He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery
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The production encapsulated his bravery, wit and charm.
—Joshua Barone, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The 22-year-old has been the player exciting United fans with his bravery on the ball and determination without it, a shining hope amid a season of desolation both on the pitch, where the team’s play has been mainly painful, and in the club’s offices, where redundancies are sucking away morale.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Or at awards shows, where winners are always thanking their backers for their bravery.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
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Joshua Barone, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The 22-year-old has been the player exciting United fans with his bravery on the ball and determination without it, a shining hope amid a season of desolation both on the pitch, where the team’s play has been mainly painful, and in the club’s offices, where redundancies are sucking away morale.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Or at awards shows, where winners are always thanking their backers for their bravery.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bravery
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bravery. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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bravery
noun
brav·ery
ˈbrāv-(ə-)rē
plural braveries
1
: the quality or state of being brave : fearlessness
2
a
: fine clothes
b
: impressive or showy display
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