as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of fearlessness
The leader, Brunson, has Derek Jeter’s disposition and the Hall of Famer’s fearlessness in the face of potential failure.
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Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
The story of Game Two should also feature Jose Alvarado, who scored all of two points and played only ten minutes but seemed to discombobulate the Spurs with his fearlessness and his speed.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
With fearlessness and an uncanny ability to learn on the fly, Allison Tilly turned an emergency situation into a championship-winning week to remember for Lemont.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
After the Broncos’ first game of 2025 — just two months before Bryant wound up taking his job — Sherfield sat at his locker and marveled at the young receiver’s fearlessness through camp.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Hannah Einbinder brings vulnerability to a project that needs her brand of self-excoriating fearlessness.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Each Kobe shoe, in turn, captures that fearlessness and helps wearers feel more equipped to take on anything life — or the game — throws at them.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Her political outspokenness and fearlessness in challenging the danger women face in flaunting their sexuality, particularly in her native Argentina, is one of her strengths, as is her ability to imagine a new world where that violence doesn’t exist.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
The story of Game Two should also feature Jose Alvarado, who scored all of two points and played only ten minutes but seemed to discombobulate the Spurs with his fearlessness and his speed.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
With fearlessness and an uncanny ability to learn on the fly, Allison Tilly turned an emergency situation into a championship-winning week to remember for Lemont.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
After the Broncos’ first game of 2025 — just two months before Bryant wound up taking his job — Sherfield sat at his locker and marveled at the young receiver’s fearlessness through camp.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Hannah Einbinder brings vulnerability to a project that needs her brand of self-excoriating fearlessness.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Each Kobe shoe, in turn, captures that fearlessness and helps wearers feel more equipped to take on anything life — or the game — throws at them.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
Noun
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, your courage meets a softer mirror.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Just, literally, 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery.—
Deb Mazzocco,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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Kate Middleton's surprise appearance at Trooping the Colour in 2024 was celebrated for several reasons, chief among them her bravery in the face of her battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Noun
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But there were limits to what the British believed heroism would look like in the face of the enemy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The best customer experience in a staffing shortage is not created by employee heroism but by a radically simplified service system.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even so, Griner’s 6-foot-9 height and shot-blocking prowess are unique to any era.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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There is no disputing his scoring prowess.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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