as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
This homeland belongs to the noble, sovereign, and valiant people of Venezuela.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The Tommies valiant effort came up just short of a monumental upset.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
This came on the heels of a 17-point night in a valiant performance against the 21-1 defending champion Thunder.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Other drivers on the road take their morning rush even further, clearing off only a small peep-hole on their windshield before heading out — hoping, perhaps, that their valiant defrost setting will eventually melt it all away.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
This homeland belongs to the noble, sovereign, and valiant people of Venezuela.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The Tommies valiant effort came up just short of a monumental upset.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
This came on the heels of a 17-point night in a valiant performance against the 21-1 defending champion Thunder.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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If Tulsa, Oklahoma, can create this support system from scratch and help thousands of strangers succeed in a new town, any organization can adapt to support their employees in our brave, new remote world.—
Justin Harlan,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The stalwart StoryGraph is an independent book tracking platform that’s been quietly coming for Goodreads’ corner of the sky.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Jan. 2026
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After the removal of Maduro, although Delcy Rodriguez, a stalwart of the Chavista regime, has been sworn in as interim president, Venezuela is being governed from abroad and crucial decisions about oil are being made in Washington.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The powerful Sun clashes with Chiron by way of your chatter quadrant and your habit zone, encouraging you to address a tricky situation at work or in your neighborhood with courageous calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The town is named for the Greek mythological creature Scylla, a sea monster with multiple heads that was fabled to terrorize sailors (most notably, the hero Odysseus) who dared to travel the water between Italy and Sicily.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Christ pulls him out of a tiny hole, like a gallant medieval knight rescuing a maiden in distress.—
Mary Dzon,
The Conversation,
12 Dec. 2025
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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
Adjective
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For his battle-worn, brooding rendition of the heroic outlaw in the A24 film, the Les Misérables actor shows off a long gray beard paired with silver locks—a far cry from other Robin Hoods portrayed by actors like Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Russell Crowe.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her father grew up in Vichy France and was obsessed with her long-dead grandfather, Georges, a Belgian Jew with a heroic and tragic life that became a family myth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The new mayor is best served by a fearless watchdog making sure that the public’s interests are protected from thievery and graft, which is sure to happen.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The comedian, known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless approach to comedy, made waves with her hosting debut in 2025, earning critical acclaim for her performance.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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