GALLANTRY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

gallantry

noun

ˈga-lən-trē

Definition of gallantry

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 In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible. — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026 During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gallantry

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Noun

And, for Arnold Roma, in the fight to keep Keith’s heroism alive.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Today, Crowther's story of heroism is told to children across the country to help teach them about the terror attacks.

— Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

If the old Ernest Hemingway adage holds true, that courage equals grace under pressure, then Anna May Wong (1905-1961) had it in spades.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Looking back, Branagh says aside from speaking with Filkins, the film gave him a deeper appreciation of the courage required to listen and to hear and to stay in the room.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

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Galeo’s practical inventions and growing trust in his sister offer a different path to bravery than the one his village has taught him.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Kyrie Irving is criticizing ESPN‘s lack of bravery for not naming Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian war victim, in a social media post about Irving’s public offer to pay an NFL player’s fine for paying tribute to Rajab during a football game.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of bravery

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