heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 
ˈhe-rə-,
also ˈhir-
1
: heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end
2
: the qualities of a hero
Examples of heroism in a Sentence
women who showed heroism by fighting for their right to vote
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The Navy plans to name a new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer after Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, a former Camp Pendleton Marine who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for an act of heroism during vicious fighting in Afghanistan nearly 15 years ago.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll highlighted acts of heroism made by soldiers at Fort Stewart during a shooting at the base on Thursday.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is typically associated with notions of monumentality, heroism, fate, and relentless transcendence of the will.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
The Navy plans to name a new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer after Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, a former Camp Pendleton Marine who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for an act of heroism during vicious fighting in Afghanistan nearly 15 years ago.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll highlighted acts of heroism made by soldiers at Fort Stewart during a shooting at the base on Thursday.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 is typically associated with notions of monumentality, heroism, fate, and relentless transcendence of the will.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for heroism
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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