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as in courageously
in a fearless manner
confronted the fact that he had inoperable cancer calmly and bravely
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as in brightly
in a manner that is colorful and tends to arouse gaiety
bravely decked houses in celebration of Independence Day
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Recent Examples of bravely
Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In a set of classified documents that one government official bravely saved and later published, the concreteness with which the lies were devised is apparent.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Share bravely, but ground it with practical next steps.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Speak bravely, and put agreements in writing to ward off conflict.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Two families below the poverty threshold, each with a son who fought bravely in World War II, only to return to the Mississippi Delta with nothing but PTSD to show for their troubles.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In a set of classified documents that one government official bravely saved and later published, the concreteness with which the lies were devised is apparent.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Share bravely, but ground it with practical next steps.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Speak bravely, and put agreements in writing to ward off conflict.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Two families below the poverty threshold, each with a son who fought bravely in World War II, only to return to the Mississippi Delta with nothing but PTSD to show for their troubles.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
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Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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At that moment, the sun began to shine brightly, the wind picked up and the curtain fluttered violently.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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But while the hallways look full and the display windows are brightly lit and well-stocked, many people enter and leave empty-handed.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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That’s also drumming up the perception that the Fed is leaning toward lowering rates, which the three Fed presidents who dissented are firmly against.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The district, which spans parts of San Diego and Riverside counties, had long been considered firmly Republican territory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The characters are colorfully dressed but also comfortably.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Apparently so, as chef Nick Bril set out to do just that—and succeeded brilliantly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Freshly called up after having never previously pitching above Double-A, Rivera made his MLB debut and pitched brilliantly, throwing 3 1/3 shutout innings while allowing one hit, no walks and three strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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