as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the inspiring dauntlessness of the soldiers who led the charge up the hill
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dauntlessness
Noun
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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most of the honorees are regular people being honored for taking extraordinary acts of heroism.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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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To demonstrate sartorial prowess, pair an oversized sweater vest with a striped button-down and mid-calf boots.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Green, not known for his scoring prowess, even hit a couple of 3-pointers and made a free throw on three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Dauntlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dauntlessness. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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