as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
commended the rescuers for their gallantry
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Recent Examples of gallantry
Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallantry
Noun
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Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Noun
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes appalling and hailed the bravery of rescuers.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Jack Stowe, a 99-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honored for his bravery of enlisting in the military at only 15-years-old.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Aspiring leaders or new managers don’t have to be in a leadership position to start building their leadership prowess.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallantry. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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