BRAVE Synonyms: 323 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈbrāv

Definition of brave

as in courageous

feeling or displaying no fear by temperament despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building

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as in wonderful

of the very best kind the gourmet food shop is off to a brave start

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brave

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verb

as in to confront

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade

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Recent Examples of brave

Adjective

There’s also a reporter’s brave open-mic comedy debut, a peek at what’s coming to South End and a Yelp shoutout for North Carolina barbecue. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 These fresher faces — Jasper Dolphin, Rachel Wolfson, Zach Holmes — prove brave and resilient when allowed to participate. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Verb

In Alaska, bush pilots often brave cruel November weather to carry ballots from the vastness of America's largest state, with some arriving after polls close. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 June 2026 According to Annecy Artistic Director, Marcel Jean, the unprecedented weather provoked screening no-shows, as ticket holders proved wary of braving the scorching sun when queueing outside festival venues. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brave

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave

Adjective

While this happened during my tenure as Superintendent, the hard and courageous work of the members of the Chicago Police Department should be given the credit.

— Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 July 2026
In another less courageous version, Carmy would simply learn to delegate and calm down rather than admit there was no healthy way forward for him at the Bear.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of courageous

Verb

The episode ends with a heated exchange where Corlys confronts Rhaenyra for publicly styling his son as Addam of Hull, declining his request for his son to be acknowledged as a Velaryon by the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Rhaenyra realizes that she’s been played and confronts the child.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of confront

Adjective

Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of lovely

Verb

But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The University of California Health system and Cigna, facing a July 1 deadline to reach a new contract covering a large group of Sacramento-area patients, have agreed to an extension to allow more time for negotiations.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of face

Adjective

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of excellent

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