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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
a gallant firefighter, rushing into the burning house to save the children a gallant rescue
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a gallant knight the members of that service club are known for their gallant service to the community
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a great and gallant sailing ship
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters
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as in boyfriend
a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage
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Recent Examples of gallant
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 July 2025
Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
—Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 July 2025
Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
—Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallant
Adjective
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Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck gave it a valiant effort, but his team came up just short in the college football national championship against the Indiana Hoosiers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And all these noble lords can’t even remember his name.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Picture a bunch of people descending in private jets to eat steak and appear on panels about alleviating poverty and fighting climate change (among other noble goals), while clinking cocktail glasses with other fellow rich people in an effort to make one another even richer.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The embroidery was magnificent, showcasing Chanel’s impeccable craftsmanship.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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See video … LISTEN Tune in for more on how artificial intelligence could be a 'magnificent' economic force worth embracing.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Outside Schiaparelli, the actor’s black leather overcoat is having a bit of a fashion tussle with the green-y lenses of his eyeglasses, but Cassel is a tough dude who can carry that.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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When one lady allegedly smashed some dude’s smart glasses on the subway, she was universally hailed as a hero.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Charles Victor Thompson was condemned for the April 1998 shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Dennise Hayslip, 39, and her new boyfriend, Darren Keith Cain, 30, at her apartment in the Houston suburb of Tomball.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rounding out the season one cast were Eddie Mekka as Shirley’s sometimes-boyfriend Carmine Ragusa, and Phil Foster as Laverne’s father, Frank DeFazio, who ran the local hangout, the Pizza Bowl.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The queen of pop took Wallis as the subject of her 2011 film W.E., a dual-timeline story following ‘90s New Yorker Wally Winthrop and the ‘30s-era socialite who romanced a king.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 1973, Boyd had an affair with Ronnie Wood, while Harrison did the same with Wood’s wife, and Harrison also later romanced Ringo Starr’s wife, Maureen Cox.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
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That single, raw courageous act for Fritzie to lie about her age spared her life in the moment.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A courageous vision can lead you through complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There are plenty of great restaurants, but alongside them disappointments.—
Kate Krader,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another 2022 study from Rutgers University, focused on COVID-19 news, found that greater daily exposure to news about the virus was linked to higher same-day and next-day worry about the pandemic as well as feelings of hopelessness and general worry.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Gallant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallant. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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