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 Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the U.S. for valor on the battlefield.
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Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
There are how many variations of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in the US military?
—CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Teaching us the valor to start a new way of being and behaving.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
The Harriet Tubman Museum on the Eastern Shore reminds us of another woman of valor.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
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Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
There are how many variations of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in the US military?
—CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Teaching us the valor to start a new way of being and behaving.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
The Harriet Tubman Museum on the Eastern Shore reminds us of another woman of valor.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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The book features contributions from leading activists, artists and ordinary citizens, who tell their own stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations and acts of resistance.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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My performance tells American stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience, and they should be told and appreciated by all.—
Annette Hubbell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2025
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The hazardous lives of urban birds: Ian Frazier on the bravery of pigeons living outside the law.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Prince William is stepping out with King Charles and Queen Camilla to recognize recipients of the U.K.'s highest honors for gallantry.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The company leaned into its background and prowess as a tech company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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