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
Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 20 May 2025
His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.
—Harmony Holiday, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 20 May 2025
His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.
—Harmony Holiday, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallantry
Noun
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On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cited for heroism Three Zion police officers were recently cited for heroism as they were honored as Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor winners.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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As the moon joins forces with Neptune, inspiration returns in flashes, but its sextile to Uranus supports fresh ideas, emotional breakthroughs and the courage to try something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Strategic courage under uncertainty.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Andrew Johns, one of rugby league's greatest players, said the bravery Evans had shown would be encouraging for other people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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Pink is no comedian and many of the show’s bits fell flat, but the star’s fandom seemed genuine and her vocal prowess the envy of many a Tony nominee.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallantry. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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