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
Friends, neighbors, and colleagues describe Ms. Moore as honest, courageous, trustworthy, and dependable.
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The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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These nonfiction feature films from emerging talent around the world showcase some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmaking today.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
If a compilation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s defending is in the works then footage of his courageous goal-saving clearance against Brighton & Hove Albion merits an inclusion.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Remembering and sharing the story of the courageous Maccabees and the Temple of Jerusalem where oil burned for eight long nights, this book is the perfect way for kids to learn and appreciate the importance of the holiday.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Steven Yeun wants to tell human stories WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION
These nonfiction feature films from emerging talent around the world showcase some of the most courageous and extraordinary filmmaking today.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
If a compilation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s defending is in the works then footage of his courageous goal-saving clearance against Brighton & Hove Albion merits an inclusion.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Remembering and sharing the story of the courageous Maccabees and the Temple of Jerusalem where oil burned for eight long nights, this book is the perfect way for kids to learn and appreciate the importance of the holiday.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageous
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Even Zelensky, who has put on a brave face for his people from the very moment the war began, is dropping some of his maximalist demands.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Once upon a time, a small but brave cub named Mufasa (Braelyn Rankins) was separated from his mother and father when a flash flood washed them away.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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And Puka Nacua has been fearless in his return from a knee injury.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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So did the fearless taggers with their spray paint cans.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Time also alluded to Hannegan’s lack of experience, and his valiant efforts to correct for it.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Their defense, led by Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, delivered a valiant effort against one of the league’s best teams but could not smother Saquon Barkley forever.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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Centered on the battle between the heroic He-Man — the universe’s most powerful man — and the evil Skeletor, the Masters of the Universe franchise was introduced by way of a line of popular action figures in 1982.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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On December 18, 2022, Argentina became world champions by winning a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw with France, with a heroic Mbappe scoring a hat-trick for the losing side.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli, founder of the eponymous Italian fashion house and whose bold and intricate designs were worn by Taylor Swift, Madonna, Beyoncé and other A-listers, died in April at 83.Bryan Alexander, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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Now, amid increasingly bold Houthi attacks on Israel itself, the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to open a new front against the Yemeni group, which experts say has received weapons, funding and military know-how from Iran.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageous. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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