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
Eilish is just the latest to recognize Aniyah for her fearlessness.
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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
The same fearlessness, the same confidence, the same trust in his arm and his weapons, were all back after a 22-month absence.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Menasha Police Chief Nick Thorn praised the mother and community members’ fearlessness following the incident.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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
The same fearlessness, the same confidence, the same trust in his arm and his weapons, were all back after a 22-month absence.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Menasha Police Chief Nick Thorn praised the mother and community members’ fearlessness following the incident.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
Noun
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Barry represents courage, compassion, and that quiet greatness that lies in helping others.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Her courage, her authenticity, and her unwavering commitment to mental health advocacy will echo for generations.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The president also celebrated the release of all the hostages and acknowledged their courage and bravery during their captivity.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trautmann’s personal status was enhanced by his bravery in the 1956 FA Cup final against Birmingham City.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, through the course of this play, the artificiality of 19th-century marital courting and the exaggerated heroism of war are gradually stripped away, allowing the characters’ true voices, true callings and true partners to eventually emerge.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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While good news in Israel is much harder to come by, extraordinary acts of heroism and sacrifice offer a glimmer of hope.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 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
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Born Paul Daniel Frehley to a musical family, he was self-taught — and went on to inspire millions with his guitar prowess.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
17 Oct. 2025
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Adding to Tillman’s scoring prowess is his knack of maintaining possession, which Heim credits in raising Medfield’s attack.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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