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
Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.
—Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.
—Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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James Parker, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2025
There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.
—Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.
—Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallantry
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In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2025
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But any single act of courage might shift the trajectory of your life —or that of others.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This is where the first-responder physio plays a critical role — staying vigilant, trusting their training and instincts, and having the courage to make the tough decision to remove a player when necessary.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Even in those first sessions, Nikola stood out for his incredible bravery when going up against older boys.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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That indignation, those headlines, the praise for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bravery and leadership cooling dramatically since those early days–in Europe and America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The company leaned into its background and prowess as a tech company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallantry. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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