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
When his fearlessness finally resulted in an ACL tear in a 2017 game against the Rams, the common takeaway seemed to be that this was bound to happen.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Eilish is just the latest to recognize Aniyah for her fearlessness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Iverson often compared his own fearlessness to Jordan’s aura, famously crossing up Jordan early in his career as a statement of arrival.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In 1993, Naomi Campbell’s memorable fall in Westwood’s runway show turned the Super-Elevated Gillies into a symbol of fashion fearlessness.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
That tension—fear after the lights go out, fearlessness under them—sits at the core of McRae’s appeal.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
One Battle After Another then ultimately becomes Willa’s fight for her own freedom, and the fearlessness required for the next generation of change-makers.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
McCoy called for his listeners to carry with them the same hope and fearlessness Kirk harbored.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Eilish is just the latest to recognize Aniyah for her fearlessness.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Iverson often compared his own fearlessness to Jordan’s aura, famously crossing up Jordan early in his career as a statement of arrival.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In 1993, Naomi Campbell’s memorable fall in Westwood’s runway show turned the Super-Elevated Gillies into a symbol of fashion fearlessness.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
That tension—fear after the lights go out, fearlessness under them—sits at the core of McRae’s appeal.
—Rachel Brodsky, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
One Battle After Another then ultimately becomes Willa’s fight for her own freedom, and the fearlessness required for the next generation of change-makers.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
McCoy called for his listeners to carry with them the same hope and fearlessness Kirk harbored.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Fire Country, bravery means everything — even at the risk of family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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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
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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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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The closing scene of the trailer pokes fun at the Grammy-winning singer's dancing prowess.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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