as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the sheer daringness of Hannibal's trek over the Alps with the aid of elephants
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Women’s sports were not created because women lacked talent, discipline or courage.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026 -
Last night, those journalists showed exactly the kind of calm and courage that work demands, jumping into reporting immediately after the incident unfolded.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Kilduff, who was a third-generation firefighter and a Marine, has been remembered both for his heroism and his commitment to his family.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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Thanks to his heroism, all five people in that house made it out alive.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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On the heels of Operation Metro Surge, the massive immigration enforcement that uprooted everyday life for many people in the Twin Cities, local community members are being honored for their bravery in documenting the events.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Well, take your picture of virtues for brave soldiers here, virtue itself being a word, while brave or bravery apparently didn’t fit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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For America, saving the structures that defined the country’s prowess in innovation, experimentation, and ingenuity means looking to a relatively recent past.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Daringness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daringness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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