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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
  • The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 May 2025
  • The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Voices Despite noble intentions, California’s environmental law is hurting Latinos July 19, 2024 Rent in California is 50% higher than the national median, according to U.S. Census data.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
  • Our characters deeply love each other, and the conflict between them is about noble issues, not petty drama.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 May 2025
  • To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Building a community around these creators keeps engagement levels high and content flowing, as their audiences feel personally invested.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • Again, not having gotten two doses of the MMR vaccine will leave you at much higher risk for getting the measles and all the bad stuff associated with it.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • Initially introduced in the 1980s in service of building a superior urban running shoe, the color continues to embody New Balance’s staunch dedication to craft, quality, and fearless independence, in every field.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 May 2025
  • Our natural and golden honey is named in honor of our fearless girl: The Delaney Bee Company, which pays homage to Maddy’s middle name.
    Carissa Talmage, People.com, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Is there any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s MVP bona fides after his heroic Game 1 performance?
    Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
  • Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • And though tourists have discovered the area’s charms, the Conservancy’s horticulturalists have been doing valiant battle with other invasive species.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal — his coping mechanism/social experiment/valiant attempt to bankrupt David Zaslav — premiered its second, six-episode season on April 20.
    Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Greathearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greathearted. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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