as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Without every last one of those points, there’s no telling whether No. 1 Duke would’ve survived No. 4 Arizona’s valiant comeback attempt.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The Cybertruck is indeed a valiant effort in doing something new, and that’s not what most manufacturers dare to do.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
In a valiant effort, Wanyonyi was able to hold off all three of these 1500-meter specialists.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This man is a valiant dignitary, at war, bearing immeasurable loss and fighting for his people.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Without every last one of those points, there’s no telling whether No. 1 Duke would’ve survived No. 4 Arizona’s valiant comeback attempt.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The Cybertruck is indeed a valiant effort in doing something new, and that’s not what most manufacturers dare to do.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
In a valiant effort, Wanyonyi was able to hold off all three of these 1500-meter specialists.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 May 2025
Noun
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For 27 years, the airline had been part of the Star Alliance, an umbrella collection of 25 global carriers including stalwarts of the sky like United, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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Pitbull, a suave Latino hitmaker, then Weezer, a nerdy alt-rock stalwart.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Harvard’s heroes in this fight are President Reagan, Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, and Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The film follows Juan Debré (Peretti), an actor who’s spent a lifetime playing the hero in a TV series while remaining detached from his own identity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Still, the gallant Pascal gets the plum Joan date that starts with a Ferrari ride.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Is there any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s MVP bona fides after his heroic Game 1 performance?—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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