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intrepidity

noun

Definition of intrepiditynext
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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  1. courage
  2. heroism
  3. gallantry
  4. bravery
  5. courageousness
  6. prowess
Noun
  • If the old Ernest Hemingway adage holds true, that courage equals grace under pressure, then Anna May Wong (1905-1961) had it in spades.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Looking back, Branagh says aside from speaking with Filkins, the film gave him a deeper appreciation of the courage required to listen and to hear and to stay in the room.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • Dawadi’s quick thinking and swift response during the disaster have been hailed as an act of heroism.
    — Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Against expectation, the film eschews neat narratives about survival and heroism.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.
    — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • The position requires a particular combination of bravery, confidence and just enough absurdity.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Going any higher in the range, into Z06 and ZR1 territory, commands bravery and many, many more dollars.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of courageousness
Noun
  • But all anyone wanted to discuss after the game was his backfield prowess.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Observers praised the Armani Group for the momentous decision, and see Vitale’s expertise and design prowess as beneficial.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of prowess
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“Intrepidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepidity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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