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
Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
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Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.
—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
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Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallantry
Noun
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Bronze, often used to convey heroism and stability, is in Mutu’s hands reimagined as porous and ancestral—a medium that can hold memory rather than impose legacy.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But daily acts of kindness, heroism, and protest point this reader toward the light.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The ship's new namesake, Oscar V. Peterson, was a naval officer who was killed in World War II and posthumously granted a Medal of Honor by Congress for bravery during the war.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.—
Stephen McKeown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Shampoo’s grease-tackling prowess isn’t limited to kitchen grease stains.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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For his two-sport prowess, Stearns is the Orange County boys athlete of the year for the 2024-25 high school sports year.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallantry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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