Synonyms
Examples of courageous in a Sentence
She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
Recent Examples on the Web
Barkat is a decent and courageous man who could be a credible future prime minister.
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Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
But is her transformation courageous or dehumanizing?
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
One reason her music felt so righteous, so courageous back then seems clear now.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
An unbiased but courageous perspective from a woman who has been unduly sidelined goes a long way in shaping the conversation and inspiring other women who have suffered the same or a similar fate.
—Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Look no further than the TV and movie trope in which a character announces that some meaningful word—subtle, courageous, slick—is actually their middle name.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Portland Center Stage; Actors Theatre of Louisville; Long Wharf Theatre
'Wholesale reimagining' takes courageous leadership
The state of regional theaters is a mixed bag, due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, inflation, and changing audience behavior.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
Hindenburg, knowing of Hitler’s genuinely courageous military service in the Great War, appealed in their meetings to his patriotism, his love of the Fatherland.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Aaron Sorkin and George Clooney continue that tradition in ways that can inspire people to connect with our best traditions and ultimately be better, more courageous citizens.
—Lachlan Cartwright, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
But is her transformation courageous or dehumanizing?
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
One reason her music felt so righteous, so courageous back then seems clear now.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
An unbiased but courageous perspective from a woman who has been unduly sidelined goes a long way in shaping the conversation and inspiring other women who have suffered the same or a similar fate.
—Abiola Salami, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Look no further than the TV and movie trope in which a character announces that some meaningful word—subtle, courageous, slick—is actually their middle name.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Portland Center Stage; Actors Theatre of Louisville; Long Wharf Theatre
'Wholesale reimagining' takes courageous leadership
The state of regional theaters is a mixed bag, due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, inflation, and changing audience behavior.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 27 Mar. 2024
Hindenburg, knowing of Hitler’s genuinely courageous military service in the Great War, appealed in their meetings to his patriotism, his love of the Fatherland.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Aaron Sorkin and George Clooney continue that tradition in ways that can inspire people to connect with our best traditions and ultimately be better, more courageous citizens.
—Lachlan Cartwright, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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