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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a brave attempt
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Recent Examples of brave
Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Before Hamill could even read, her father was telling her tales of brave Odysseus and his confrontations with sea monsters and cyclops.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
In an extraordinary act of heroism, two officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) braved freezing waters in Gulf County to rescue 30 sea turtles that were caught in historic cold temperatures.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Many of our brave officers are hampered by policy incongruence that many times lead to inaction.
—Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Before Hamill could even read, her father was telling her tales of brave Odysseus and his confrontations with sea monsters and cyclops.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Vance praised the marchers who braved bitter cold temperatures to be there, noting that Monday’s inauguration had to be moved inside because of the weather.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
In an extraordinary act of heroism, two officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) braved freezing waters in Gulf County to rescue 30 sea turtles that were caught in historic cold temperatures.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
Adjective
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The day was saved by advance planning for wildfire mitigation and courageous staff, including security guards and groundskeepers who risked life and limb and remained at the site to fight the deadly blaze.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Click on the video above to see a courageous K9 take her final bow before retirement Need a break?—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is a debut entry and a wonderful term that’s new to me.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Tucci hosts the popular Tucci - The Heart of Italy show which tours the country sampling and celebrating the wonderful food that originates there.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then, in November, with the election of Donald Trump and the Republicans’ return to power in Congress, the question of how best to respond to opioid-use disorder was confronted with new uncertainty.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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On the internet, you are confronted with different perspectives on reality.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Alexa Crowe’s fearless investigative skills will continue to be put to the test!—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Linda was a fearless survivor of ovarian cancer for 20 years.—
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Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Aimee Lou Wood had a lovely bunch of coconuts while filming season three of The White Lotus.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The red switches aren't too loud but are still clicky, and there's a lovely knob for volume control.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The 11-year-old had faced numerous health challenges and was very frail, Fasino wrote in a Facebook post.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs, who secured the AFC’s No. 1 seed, face perhaps their toughest Super Bowl challenge of the Patrick Mahomes era.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To reach him in Crooks Springs, Sara enlists the assistance of a guide named Isaac Reed, depicted by a gritty and valiant Taylor Kitsch, also from Friday Night Lights, who leads their small band in the face of calamities climatic, financial, and violent.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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The valiant rebel who stayed underground during The Macrodat Uprising, sacrificing his own glimpse of the outside world to help others, now appears intent on protecting himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Another beautiful and sunny afternoon is expected in Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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