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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greathearted
Adjective
  • In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.
    Elizabeth Geddes, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
  • While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.
    Quang X. Pham, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, 89% of C-suite marketers recognize that employees can bring great value to their businesses as influencers.
    Sarah Goodall, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Even in Paris, this would make a great evening bag and match practically any outfit.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Which one of her books was turned into a 1995 film directed by Ang Lee, from a script written by Emma Thompson? 2 of 5 What is the name of the series that adapts Julia Quinn’s Regency-era romance novels about eight siblings in a noble family and their adventures in London’s high-society world?
    J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 19 May 2025
  • The Idol was almost a noble failure, a psychically damaging look into the pop ecosystem that had the decency to fictionalize rather than mythologize its star.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.
    Ashley B. Stewart, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Similarly, home equity loans and lines of credit tend to have high interest rates: in the mid-8% range as of mid-May, according to Bankrate.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • Shakira kept the energy high on her second night in East Rutherford, N.J.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.
    Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The drama Silkwood, based on a true story of a nuclear plant worker who died under mysterious causes, starred Meryl Streep and Kurt Russell, plus Cher in a rare, heroic gay role.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
  • The poignant final scene between June allies Nick and Lawrence saw Minghella and Whitford, who are close friends in real life, reflecting about the heroic former handmaid.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
  • The Mets’ late-inning shortcomings squandered a valiant effort by Waddell, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to provide length as the Mets deployed a bullpen game.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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“Greathearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greathearted. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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