plural braveries
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2
a
: fine clothes
wearing their Sunday bravery
b
: showy display
… the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery.—
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Examples of bravery in a Sentence
He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery
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The wedding guest, identified as Leos's little sister in a follow-up video, was praised for her bravery and nonchalance in the comments.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Joining the Fifteenth Doctor in his adventures is Ruby, played by Gibson, who impressed the Doctor with her bravery in the Christmas special.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Joining the Fifteenth Doctor in his adventures is Ruby, played by Gibson, who impressed the Doctor with her bravery in the Christmas special.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bravery. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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bravery
noun
brav·ery
ˈbrāv-(ə-)rē 
plural braveries
1
: the quality or state of being brave : fearlessness
2
a
: fine clothes
b
: impressive or showy display
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