as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
traditionally young Masai men are consigned to a period of isolation in the bush in order to turn them into strong, lionhearted warriors
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Recent Examples of lionhearted
Our lionhearted hero is finally running out of lives.
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Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Don't let the YA classification fool you—this collection of scary stories is poised to make even a lionhearted adult jump.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 25 Jan. 2023
Her longtime stylist, Micaela Erlanger, has created a more daring yet heroic wardrobe full of daring silhouettes mixed with mesmerizing prints and colors, giving a lionhearted upgrade off-screen.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 16 Nov. 2022
Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Don't let the YA classification fool you—this collection of scary stories is poised to make even a lionhearted adult jump.
—Emily Burack, Town & Country, 25 Jan. 2023
Her longtime stylist, Micaela Erlanger, has created a more daring yet heroic wardrobe full of daring silhouettes mixed with mesmerizing prints and colors, giving a lionhearted upgrade off-screen.
—Danielle Wright, Essence, 16 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionhearted
Adjective
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Of all the courageous figures in the Great Migration, the Pullman Porters of Chicago surely stand alone.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of them relied on courageous individuals who have taken leaps of faith and shared information, sometimes at real personal risk.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her story reminds me that change often begins with one brave person willing to challenge the status quo.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Keegan Bradley captained last year's team at Bethpage Black, which had an embarrassing first two days but gave a valiant effort at an unprecedented comeback in Sunday singles.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That Niall finds Ruben so alluring is natural to Gadd, who believes the notion of a valiant male figure has been bred into everyone via fables and fairy tales.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cox always had a chip on his shoulder, but also seemed invincible — and fearless.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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From a legacy icon to a comeback story to one of the game’s most fearless dressers, the lineup reads like a brand deck designed to bridge generations.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, there are a couple of museums dedicated to the Trail of Tears and its heroic survivors.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The canine’s heroic story, and his poignant connection to 9/11, is told in the new documentary Zzaslow K-427, directed by Robert Ham and produced by Adam Zaslow and Robert Ham.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Lionhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionhearted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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