as in bravery
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the moral courage to speak out against injustice when no one else will
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Recent Examples of courage
This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
But it was matched with such courage and, from these kids, a real strong desire to tell their story.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Through the voices of Thom Mayer MD, Summer Jelinek, and Jimmie Lee, a new blueprint emerges: influence isn’t wielded through power, but through resilience, purpose, and the courage to act.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Watching Zelenskyy left me thinking about political courage.
—Mordechai Gordon, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
But it was matched with such courage and, from these kids, a real strong desire to tell their story.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Through the voices of Thom Mayer MD, Summer Jelinek, and Jimmie Lee, a new blueprint emerges: influence isn’t wielded through power, but through resilience, purpose, and the courage to act.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Watching Zelenskyy left me thinking about political courage.
—Mordechai Gordon, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courage
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Ancient Rome is cool because of gladiators, Julius Caesar — and yes, the underlying lore of strength, bravery and epic feats of masculinity.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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In many of Kim Won Suk’s dramas, there’s an inspiring character—one whose acts of kindness, compassion, bravery and loyalty motivates viewers to do the right thing in their own lives.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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This investment in financial technology and digital prowess was a common theme among the 385 financial institutions that made this year’s list of the World’s Best Banks.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the aggression and height of Wendie Renard on the backline and the goal-scoring prowess of Kadidiatou Diani up front, can the French combine their talents and shoot for more this time around?—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some also say that soaking in salt baths can help restore the body’s electrolyte balance and promote the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system, muscles, and nerve tissue.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The researchers engineered some flies so that two types of light-sensitive ion channels were made in the antenna, allowing red and blue light to trigger the same nerve signals as an odorant would.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courage. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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