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Recent Examples of valiance
The valiance of Phoenix, which made it this far on its impressive resolve, proved to be a prop for Las Vegas’ excellence.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
From the moment she was born — two months premature with a heart murmur — to her final few breaths, Virginia Castillo demonstrated valiance.
—AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
But Morgan’s valiance goes even further.
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Mar. 2021
Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded.
—Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019
But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten.
—Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy.
—Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
From the moment she was born — two months premature with a heart murmur — to her final few breaths, Virginia Castillo demonstrated valiance.
—AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
But Morgan’s valiance goes even further.
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Mar. 2021
Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded.
—Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019
But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten.
—Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy.
—Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiance
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In the aftermath, stories of heroism and horror have been shared by survivors and the families of those who died.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The museum also emphasizes education, aiming to connect younger generations with the Medal's core values through exhibits and programming that encourage reflection on service, character, and heroism.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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This was just after the COVID-19 crisis, a public health emergency where nurses around the country established without any doubt our valor and value.—
Donovan Carey,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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For his bravery in battle, he was given the Medal of Honor, the US military’s highest award for valor.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Caris LeVert LeVert blossomed into one of the Nets’ most dynamic young players, someone who could shift a game with his creativity and fearlessness.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Among them was the plane’s owner, Greg Biffle, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee whose life as a humanitarian off the track measured up to his fearlessness on it.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The virtue of me organizing words and putting them in order and being able to evoke different types of emotions in different types of personalities, that’s a great talent.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because of the energy and daring of entrepreneurs, who are dominating the industries of the future.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Against the ideologues, Boyle portrayed Goethe as a changeable creature, beholden to historical shifts in power but able to turn them to his advantage with daring and dignity.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Valiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiance. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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