as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
stouthearted men and women who served in the army medical corps
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Recent Examples of stouthearted
Much like the valiant former Roman general Maximus of Gladiator or the stouthearted Crusader Balian of Kingdom of Heaven, Jean proudly charges into battle, sword in hand, hacking at the enemy with no regard for his own life.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2021
Ernaux, who is seventy-nine years old, is not well known outside of France, but in her native country she is considered something of a literary lioness, for her stouthearted willingness to mine material from her own life.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2020
Just a few days after airline passengers witnessed another inspiring example of the stouthearted professionals trained by the U.S. military, along comes an everyday hero who says his only combat training is wrestling his daughter to bed.
—James Freeman, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018
David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2021
Ernaux, who is seventy-nine years old, is not well known outside of France, but in her native country she is considered something of a literary lioness, for her stouthearted willingness to mine material from her own life.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2020
Just a few days after airline passengers witnessed another inspiring example of the stouthearted professionals trained by the U.S. military, along comes an everyday hero who says his only combat training is wrestling his daughter to bed.
—James Freeman, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stouthearted
Adjective
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Invite collaboration, and watch a brave plan catch fire together.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Let play teach you the next brave step.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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With New York greats including Patrick Ewing and Charles Oakley watching from the stands, Brunson shoved them all aside, etching his name as the greatest Knickerbocker of all time with a heroic effort that even managed to erase Willis Reed from the record books.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Saving a wildfire burn victim Department leaders shared the heroic stories of the recipients, which included rescuing victims from wildfires and car accidents, shielding children from gunfire and pulling people from freezing water.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
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“Stouthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stouthearted. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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