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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the gourmet food shop is off to a brave start
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
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a brave attempt
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Recent Examples of brave
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Colorado Public Radio estimates that more than 1,000 people took to the streets of Denver, braving the snow and holding signs that addressed a range of issues including women's reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights and immigration.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Once the first brave fan says hello, other shoppers follow suit.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
In Milwaukee’s East Side on Tuesday, voters were supposed to be braving the cold to choose a new alderman, but next to the Firehouse Station 6 polling site, a water main broke after frost penetrated it, blocking off access.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Colorado Public Radio estimates that more than 1,000 people took to the streets of Denver, braving the snow and holding signs that addressed a range of issues including women's reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights and immigration.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
Adjective
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Her courageous work in eastern Ukraine stands in direct contrast to Trump and Putin, who heap praise on each other and ignore the devastation to Ukraine, an ignorance that not even death and injury to women and children can penetrate.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In later footage, Baldwin and his wife confront a group of paparazzi and a photographer admits to not remembering Hutchins’ name.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Keating, 72, quickly interrupted McBride to confront Self, insisting that the chairman repeat his introduction of their colleague.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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One suspects that six years on, Lloyd’s more fearless about putting his own stamp — with both feet — on Evita.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Set in December 2001, amid a devastating crisis, Lali, 18, flees with fearless teenage guerrillas convinced that Carlos Menem is to blame for the country’s collapse, determined to meet the former president in his lavish mansion in Anillaco and assassinate him.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sun and Moon looked lovely, had a wild story focused on alternate worlds and family drama, and some of the coolest Pokémon ever introduced in the series.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Mary then hosted a lovely tea for all of us, which was equally impressive.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The company also faced stiff competition from the likes of Shein and Temu, which churn out trendy items that are cheaper than what Forever 21 offers.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the next round, the Gamecocks could face one of the most potent 3-point shooting teams in the country regardless of who wins the No. 8 versus No. 9 game.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The animal fell into an icy river in the Xinjiang city of Kashgar recently, according to footage of the valiant rescue effort and a description shared by Newsflare.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the many tributes her colleagues pay her valiant war effort, there is one that screams from the pages of her book.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Butte is located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks for convenient access to outdoor activities and beautiful places worth exploring.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are six impossibly grand and beautiful suites here, including the Suite Gianvico, with its 18th-century wallpaper, velvet chairs, parquet floors and a freestanding bathtub overlooking the lake.—
Lysanne Currie,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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