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
All without telling January, who is here tonight, and is now a courageous advocate against this form of child abuse.
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NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
People born under this year, which include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013, are described as courageous and resilient.
—Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Above all, California needs interest groups, lawmakers and a courageous governor willing to set aside politics as usual and commit to tackling hard problems.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
For mentees just starting their careers, having a safe space to discuss professional aspirations and share concerns makes all the difference in their ability to take courageous risks.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
People born under this year, which include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013, are described as courageous and resilient.
—Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
Above all, California needs interest groups, lawmakers and a courageous governor willing to set aside politics as usual and commit to tackling hard problems.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
For mentees just starting their careers, having a safe space to discuss professional aspirations and share concerns makes all the difference in their ability to take courageous risks.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageous
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LaBruce’s idiosyncrasy is connected to the fearless audacity of his brave, tragic inspiration, Pasolini.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
18 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
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The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
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
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The task demanding such heroic efforts was to select the American wines that would compete in the reenactment of one of modern history’s most pivotal wine competitions.—
David Rosoff,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes there’s a mystery to solve, sometimes there’s romance to resolve and this year Trauma Code even incorporated heroic action scenes.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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An elaborate ideology confers legitimacy upon the Kim family: according to the country’s founding myth, Kim Il Sung led a gallant band of guerilla fighters in the bitter winds of Manchuria to defeat the Japanese, liberate the Korean people, and establish the North Korean state.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Oct. 2010
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Picture high-collar zip-ups, bold color-blocking, and contrast piping for maximum throwback appeal.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her bold and theatrical designs have also been a hit with musicians in particular.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageous. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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