Definition of greatheartednext
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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
  • But a courageous governor, LeRoy Collins, fought his heart out for voting rights and fair apportionment.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
  • Bolton Hill neighbors react Neighbors called her actions courageous.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • For a player who isn’t exactly known for his defensive acumen, Dorofeyev made several great defensive plays with his stick.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • Even in the United States, his student turned assistant Henry LeTang became the tap teacher to hundreds, from starlets needing tailoring to the great Gregory Hines.
    Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Adjective
  • Craven was remembered during the ceremony as brave and courageous, and as someone whose personality had a positive impact on her colleagues as well as her community.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • Bojorquez said Jones was a brave officer who had made a tragic mistake while rushing to the aid of victims.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Isn’t poetry the most noble of arts, the most sacred, the one nobody, far less someone devoted to writing, should question?
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • For whatever reason, even the best of intentions and most noble of goals fall short sometimes.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Adjective
  • Young players can make a club fearless.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • Tuttle’s fearless inquisition won’t insult your intelligence, ask your mercy or hogtie your feelings.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • That could mean more high-density housing in several city neighborhoods, including the College Area, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, University Heights, Normal Heights, Rolando, Talmadge and downtown.
    David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • In the meantime, tensions remain high off the Iranian coast after the two sides exchanged fire May 7.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Trailing 2-1 in the series, the Warriors rode a heroic performance by Curry (43 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) in Game 4 in Boston to turn the series in their favor.
    Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
  • But instead of a tragic death, the Grey’s writers opted for one final heroic act as Owen got himself out and saved the lives of a family trapped in their car, a fitting way to close out his medical arc that recalls the war incident that triggered his PTSD.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Embiid’s injury status still looms after valiant efforts from his reserve teammates.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
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“Greathearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greathearted. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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