as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
he managed to get back to camp, despite the grizzly bears, through sheer intrepidity
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Noun
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These men considered the loss of control that such behavior implied-an animal urge indulged by weak men lacking the courage to fight other men directly-to be shameful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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Standing in the gap requires courage.—
Mariama Boney,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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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
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Thanks to his heroism, all five people in that house made it out alive.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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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
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On the heels of Operation Metro Surge, the massive immigration enforcement that uprooted everyday life for many people in the Twin Cities, local community members are being honored for their bravery in documenting the events.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Well, take your picture of virtues for brave soldiers here, virtue itself being a word, while brave or bravery apparently didn’t fit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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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
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Naomi Osaka merged athleticism and haute couture prowess with her custom Kevin Germanier tennis kit for her first round match at the 2026 French Open, Roland-Garros, on Tuesday in Paris.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The value now lies in human writers who can communicate an original point of view, a distinctive tone of voice, storytelling prowess, and develop deep trust with an audience.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Intrepidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepidity. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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