as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
standing up for what is right, especially if it's unpopular, is about the guttiest thing a person can do
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Recent Examples of gutty
The Cavs -- the league’s No. 2 overall defense that’s being buoyed by a couple dominant performances and gutty second-half turnarounds -- are 19th in defensive rating in first quarters and 16th in the second.
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Chris Fedor, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2022
One thing the Longhorns need is a healthy quarterback after losing starter Quinn Ewers early and watching backup Hudson Card limp his way through a gutty performance.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022
But the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutty fourth-quarter comeback effort by the Detroit Pistons, improving their mark to 2-2 with a narrow 82-79 win on Thursday evening.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 16 July 2022
For Mexico, Monday’s gutty effort, by far its best of the tournament, showed why the country entered the competition with high hopes.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022
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Chris Fedor, cleveland, 10 Nov. 2022
One thing the Longhorns need is a healthy quarterback after losing starter Quinn Ewers early and watching backup Hudson Card limp his way through a gutty performance.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022
But the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutty fourth-quarter comeback effort by the Detroit Pistons, improving their mark to 2-2 with a narrow 82-79 win on Thursday evening.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 16 July 2022
For Mexico, Monday’s gutty effort, by far its best of the tournament, showed why the country entered the competition with high hopes.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutty
Adjective
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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
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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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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
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While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rather than helping to keep the country together, the 1850 Compromise, made by legislators often hailed as heroic for their efforts, only managed to further anger Northern states while encouraging Southern representatives to increase slavery’s reach into new territories and states.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2025
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Luckily, her gallant Eddington co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal were there to protect her from the crazed abeille.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This is maximalism to a T: a big stripe, a ruffle detail, a bold contrast.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
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While some men gravitate toward bold logos or avant-garde streetwear, Powers advises balance.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Gutty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutty. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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