as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of heroism
Kohen hopes that one of the biggest takeaways from Bondi Beach is that everyday heroism – when ordinary people do extraordinary things – is something anyone is capable of.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, the stories and the heroism of bystanders who tried to stop the shooters have dominated headlines.
—Kriti Gupta, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
Other tales of heroism were emerging, too.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
Wars, no matter how horrible, are occasions to reaffirm national identity, a chance to prove heroism and moral resolve.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, the stories and the heroism of bystanders who tried to stop the shooters have dominated headlines.
—Kriti Gupta, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
Other tales of heroism were emerging, too.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 16 Dec. 2025
Wars, no matter how horrible, are occasions to reaffirm national identity, a chance to prove heroism and moral resolve.
—Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
Noun
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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
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To demonstrate sartorial prowess, pair an oversized sweater vest with a striped button-down and mid-calf boots.—
Lindy Segal,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Green, not known for his scoring prowess, even hit a couple of 3-pointers and made a free throw on three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This was just after the COVID-19 crisis, a public health emergency where nurses around the country established without any doubt our valor and value.—
Donovan Carey,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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For his bravery in battle, he was given the Medal of Honor, the US military’s highest award for valor.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroism. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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