as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of fearlessness
Like the other characters in the book, Harper is a stock figure, the brainiac child, but her fearlessness in the face of a crumbling, dishonest world reinvigorates the type.
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Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
For Zelda, that fearlessness is inherited.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Bob learned early on that spirit, heart, soul, curiosity, and fearlessness was the path to glory.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 18 Jan. 2026
His face and eyes tell a story all their own, while Ariana brings an innate human understanding coupled with unrestrained talent and wry fearlessness.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Ryder simply shared Greg’s fearlessness, his heart, his mind.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Jarrett prodded the Bears to collectively turn their embarrassment into fearlessness.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Simpson has excellent awareness, fearlessness, and poise inside the pocket.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Wedding’s rise through the drug world, as Rolling Stone previously reported, could be attributed to a combination of intelligence, fearlessness, and a capacity for violence.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
For Zelda, that fearlessness is inherited.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Bob learned early on that spirit, heart, soul, curiosity, and fearlessness was the path to glory.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 18 Jan. 2026
His face and eyes tell a story all their own, while Ariana brings an innate human understanding coupled with unrestrained talent and wry fearlessness.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Ryder simply shared Greg’s fearlessness, his heart, his mind.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Jarrett prodded the Bears to collectively turn their embarrassment into fearlessness.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Simpson has excellent awareness, fearlessness, and poise inside the pocket.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Wedding’s rise through the drug world, as Rolling Stone previously reported, could be attributed to a combination of intelligence, fearlessness, and a capacity for violence.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
Noun
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Even in a cautious world, courage occupies a permanent place.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the bravery of ordinary people has shown that Americans have not forgotten the power of loving their neighbors.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Friday, August 29 Caseem Wongus is honored during the Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park for his bravery the night of the crash.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Israel — home to more Holocaust survivors than any other country — marks its remembrance day, Yom HaShoah, on the anniversary of the April 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, emphasizing the heroism of the Jewish insurgents who resisted the Nazi terror.—
Vanessa Gera,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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This movie has positive themes of heroism, courage, and the power of family and prayer.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 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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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
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Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ingram’s scoring prowess has allowed Barnes to focus on impacting the games in other ways, while Barnes’ presence means Ingram doesn’t have to take on the biggest defensive assignments.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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