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
The ongoing spirit of the Maywood volunteers has sustained for history the heroism and sacrifice of the men of Company B — and of others like it.
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But that’s another story — one that couldn’t be told without White’s heroism.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
After Judith’s husband Kobi found that issue of Life magazine in 1981, she and her brother were stunned to learn the extent of their father’s heroism.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But that’s another story — one that couldn’t be told without White’s heroism.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
After Judith’s husband Kobi found that issue of Life magazine in 1981, she and her brother were stunned to learn the extent of their father’s heroism.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
Noun
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The award goes to one Bears rookie and one veteran player who exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Piccolo.—
Eileen T. Meslar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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But instead of paving the way for some good ol’ fashioned infidelity, the liquid courage causes the women to turn on each other, with the evening devolving into inebriated insults and recriminations.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The individual nature of these conflicts meant the season lacked the catharsis of an entire team coming together to face the unimaginable with bravery and grace.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whereas the original book trilogy saw Tris choose Dauntless, the faction of bravery, in The Sixth Faction, tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, where her decision thrusts her into an underground rebellion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
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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Such was the case in Georgia’s newspaper and magazine world, where Lee Walburn’s literary prowess helped shape the styles and careers of Southern writers and recast Atlanta’s city magazine as a literary powerhouse.—
Mark Woolsey,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s songwriting prowess is distilled down to snappy, silly montages that involve a lot of pacing and still more ruminating.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Staff Sergeant Gregory Foster was a Green Beret deployed to Afghanistan when he was injured in an ambush in 2011 and was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with valor for bravery.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jame, Jamie, Jaimee Evelyn Throughout the centuries, there have been many outstanding Evelyns, but Evelyn Waugh, an author who fought with valor in World War Two, also penned numerous novels about the disillusionment of war.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2026
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