as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
While this could never truly bring the quagga back, this project is still both a valiant and symbolic attempt to restore what once was.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, which included a run of 19 unanswered points, the early miscues essentially buried Carolina in a hole the Panthers couldn’t fully climb out of.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
His boundless pride in America and his valiant belief in free speech will leave a lasting impact.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Last week, the team played against FBS opponent Ball State and put up a valiant effort, losing 34-29 on the road in Muncie.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
While this could never truly bring the quagga back, this project is still both a valiant and symbolic attempt to restore what once was.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, which included a run of 19 unanswered points, the early miscues essentially buried Carolina in a hole the Panthers couldn’t fully climb out of.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
His boundless pride in America and his valiant belief in free speech will leave a lasting impact.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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For those brave scientists who study snakes–aka herpetologists–the mechanics behind the reptiles’ fast fangs are more fascinating than fear-inducing.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Billups signed with Detroit ahead of the 2002-03 season and found his niche, becoming a defensive stalwart and being named to four of his five All-Star teams as a Piston.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Silicon Valley stalwart has led Generation Lab’s $11 million seed round, Fortune has exclusively learned.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But in Podnieks’ own country, he was celebrated and respected as a rare source of truth telling and courageous reporting on a world that was changing fast.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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What People Are Saying Thanks to the courageous survivors of Epstein's abuse, justice is coming to Andrew.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the most touching moments of the rally occurred when Miguel Rojas, an unexpected hero of the series, addressed the crowd.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Everyone on the Bears is a hero, and Matthau— not just coach, but surrogate father—has been resurrected.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And yet, welcoming that idea can shock the system because our popular conception of the American Revolution is so often encased in bloodless, gallant myth.—
Sarah Botstein,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of women who served in the American military and is produced by Academy Award filmmaker and executive producer Ron Howard.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film takes its title from Steen’s heroic alter ego ‘Ibelin’ in the World of Warcraft online game.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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From being a runaway teen to a lawyer to a stay-at-home mom, the Indian-American comedian's journey is one of fearless reinvention rooted in unwavering authenticity.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Because artistic directors are crucial to the flourishing of any fashion house, Dreyfus’ latest also devotes space to highlighting the contributions of Louis Vuitton’s most fearless leaders — who were able to propel the label into the present day while keeping a firm grasp on its inimitable legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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