as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the absence of indecision even in the face of death is the true mark of valor
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Recent Examples of valor
The Arlington Heights police chief said seen people, including five officers, a sergeant and a police commander, will be awarded a medal of valor for their heroism in getting this couple out safely at the village hall meeting on March 16.
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Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But the deeds of one warrior that night will live forever in the eternal chronicles of military valor.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
But the deeds of one warrior that night will live forever in the eternal chronicles of military valor, Chief Warrant Officer Five, Eric Slover, planned the mission and was the flight lead in the cockpit of the first helicopter.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Royce Williams were each bestowed with Medals of Honor, the country's highest award for military valor in action.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
But the deeds of one warrior that night will live forever in the eternal chronicles of military valor.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
But the deeds of one warrior that night will live forever in the eternal chronicles of military valor, Chief Warrant Officer Five, Eric Slover, planned the mission and was the flight lead in the cockpit of the first helicopter.
—February 25, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Royce Williams were each bestowed with Medals of Honor, the country's highest award for military valor in action.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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Dredging up old news degraded Altman’s heroism.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism and a Purple Heart.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The farmworkers' rights movement has always been powered by courage, by people willing to endure, to speak out, to demand dignity in the face of injustice.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But if worthiness is measured by the courage to lead, the humility to listen, the wisdom to hold complexity and the sacred responsibility of walking with people through joy, loss and transformation, then women’s rabbinic leadership has already outgrown the narrow metrics of any centralized system.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Minor acts of bravery mean a lot right now.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The jury saw the truth and recognized the bravery Donna showed in standing up for herself.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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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On May 1, Taylor will bring her fiery prowess to Heritage Barbecue for a one-night, 42-seat dinner alongside lauded pitmaster Daniel Castillo.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his time at Ontario High and Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Glover also added football into the mix and ultimately became best known for his wrestling prowess (despite feeling quite intimidated by his college teammate at the time, Chuck Liddell, who ultimately became an MMA star).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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