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Valor in uniform is still rewarded by medals. Many American civic organizations award a Medal of Valor for physical courage, and the Air Force Medal of Honor displays the single word "Valor". The somewhat old-fashioned adjective valorous more often describes warriors of the past. But valiant is still in common use, though it less often describes military courage than other kinds of bravery or effort.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
Hasina sought to make Mujib, who was assassinated in 1975, immortal in the minds of the people and emblematic of the valor of her rule and that of her party.
—Ali Riaz, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2024
Even the tales of valor brought back by one of the treasure hunters is disquieting to her — her first visitor at night is a thief, the other a liar.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
Native Americans referred to them as Buffalo Soldiers to symbolize their respect for the troopers’ bravery and valor.
—Bret Baier, Fox News, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valor. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.
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