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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Other stories of heroism have begun to surface as the floodwaters recede in Texas.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Amid the chaos, acts of heroism stood out: men who hoisted children over animal chutes, staff who moved the animals and tried to restore calm, police officers and firefighters who arrived on the scene to help.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Slated for release on July 17, 2026, The Odyssey is an adaptation of the epic poem from Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 July 2025
The institution of American law enforcement, though, emphasizes heroism above all else.
—Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
Amid the chaos, acts of heroism stood out: men who hoisted children over animal chutes, staff who moved the animals and tried to restore calm, police officers and firefighters who arrived on the scene to help.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Slated for release on July 17, 2026, The Odyssey is an adaptation of the epic poem from Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 July 2025
The institution of American law enforcement, though, emphasizes heroism above all else.
—Maris Kreizman, Rolling Stone, 24 June 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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