1
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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Recent Examples of brave
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The following contains spoilers for the season finale of Disney+’s Skeleton Crew.
Disney+’s Skeleton Crew came to a close this Tuesday night, with a rollicking 34 minutes that showed just how clever, brave and bold the kids became during their whirlwind round trip aboard the Onyx Cinder.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Jan. 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The two braved the Topanga Mall, the San Fernando Valley’s crown jewel shopping center.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Kudos to my brave friend Sam for speaking truth to power again and again.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The following contains spoilers for the season finale of Disney+’s Skeleton Crew.
Disney+’s Skeleton Crew came to a close this Tuesday night, with a rollicking 34 minutes that showed just how clever, brave and bold the kids became during their whirlwind round trip aboard the Onyx Cinder.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Trust us: Buying this set on Amazon is much better than braving the mall parking lot the weekend before Christmas.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
The two braved the Topanga Mall, the San Fernando Valley’s crown jewel shopping center.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
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Joshua Zeman’s documentary chronicles the courageous efforts to save them, first from starvation, then via transport to new homes.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Democratic budget was moved from the House to the Senate, which allowed four courageous Democratic senators who recognized the historic moment for structural budgetary changes.—
Len Fasano,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The supernatural encounter forces him to confront deeper truths about urban survival and morality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2025
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People forced to flee their cars on Sunset Boulevard; sparks whipped by 80-mph winds igniting entire streets; firefighters hastening evacuations and confronting literal walls of flame; the smoking shells of homes and businesses.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The children's television show centers on a pack of puppies, aka the PAW Patrol, and their fearless leader, Ryder, who work together to help the people of Adventure Bay overcome challenges, plus protect them from the occasional bad guy.—
Alyssa Sybertz,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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The women ride sidesaddle, inspired by the fearless adelitas — women fighters in the Mexican Revolution.—
Amanda Lopez,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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The new Razer Blade 16 is looking to trim the fat from the last-gen model, going back to a thinner chassis that still offers plenty of ports and high-end specs like RTX 50-series GPU options, a lovely OLED display, and a switch to AMD CPUs (a first for the Blade 16).—
Antonio G. Di Benedetto,
The Verge,
10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lovely bouquet upon sniffing, followed by a fine, long spreading of flavors on the palate and good herbal qualities.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Swiss company’s share price has faced a volatile ride over the past year amid a rejig of its top management and wider fluctuations in the luxury market.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Bondi has also faced scrutiny for her previous lobbying work with Ballard Partners, including for clients such as Republic Services, Amazon and Uber, which have been in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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In spite of the leisurely pace of change, To mix valiant drinks for the future.—
Czeslaw Milosz,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Montana State, however, made a valiant comeback effort.—
Scott Dochterman,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Yoga Book 9i from last year was already a beautiful dual-screen system, and the new Lenovo Yoga Book 9i model debuting at CES is getting some key upgrades.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Jan. 2025
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This place is also a launchpad for trips into the unspeakably beautiful Finnish archipelago, a chain of islands stretching across the Baltic to Sweden.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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