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 heroism of Shaw, a white man, and his Black comrades lay not just in their martial valor but in their willingness to work together, at great risk, to test whether the ancient American ideal of unity amid diversity could survive their riven nation.
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Trygve Throntveit, Time, 27 May 2026
Kilduff, who was a third-generation firefighter and a Marine, has been remembered both for his heroism and his commitment to his family.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Thanks to his heroism, all five people in that house made it out alive.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The good-versus-evil, sci-fi fantasy that Lucas wove into his original film gave audiences a common cultural language for discussing individuality, survival, and heroism at a pivotal point in history.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
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Trygve Throntveit, Time, 27 May 2026
Kilduff, who was a third-generation firefighter and a Marine, has been remembered both for his heroism and his commitment to his family.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Thanks to his heroism, all five people in that house made it out alive.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 26 May 2026
The good-versus-evil, sci-fi fantasy that Lucas wove into his original film gave audiences a common cultural language for discussing individuality, survival, and heroism at a pivotal point in history.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
Noun
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Women’s sports were not created because women lacked talent, discipline or courage.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Last night, those journalists showed exactly the kind of calm and courage that work demands, jumping into reporting immediately after the incident unfolded.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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For his bravery, Liam was presented with a certificate, a Baltimore County Police plastic badge, and a plastic police officer duckie in front of his class at Honeygo Elementary School, alongside his principal, the school's student resource officer, and his mom.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Noun
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 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
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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The paint is deftly mottled but its handling lacks the prowess of her later work (see, for example, Being Beamed, 1984, a fantasia of extraterrestrial teleportation in which the watercolor is sumptuous but perfectly controlled).—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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For America, saving the structures that defined the country’s prowess in innovation, experimentation, and ingenuity means looking to a relatively recent past.—
Time,
Time,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Its wildlife officers risk their lives daily to protect the natural wonders of Florida and do it with bravery and valor.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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The heroism of Shaw, a white man, and his Black comrades lay not just in their martial valor but in their willingness to work together, at great risk, to test whether the ancient American ideal of unity amid diversity could survive their riven nation.—
Trygve Throntveit,
Time,
27 May 2026
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroism. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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