as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
An eight-point halftime lead completely vanished, and after a valiant comeback effort, SMU point guard Boopie Miller’s game-winning shot was blocked at the buzzer.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.
—Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck gave it a valiant effort, but his team came up just short in the college football national championship against the Indiana Hoosiers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
With Steph Curry in street clothes for the second consecutive game while dealing with runner’s knee, the 11-man Golden State put up a valiant effort that resulted in a come-from-behind 101-97 win.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
An eight-point halftime lead completely vanished, and after a valiant comeback effort, SMU point guard Boopie Miller’s game-winning shot was blocked at the buzzer.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.
—Tom Carothers, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck gave it a valiant effort, but his team came up just short in the college football national championship against the Indiana Hoosiers.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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The price of gas is way up, the prices of groceries are too high and too many of our brave troops are dying or getting hurt.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some brave Chelsea fans did choose Arsenal, however.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Races for the Senate, House of Representatives and Governor were highlighted by an opportunity to replace longtime incumbent Senator Dick Durbin, a liberal stalwart who is retiring since first being elected in 1996.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The race pits Mills, 78 and a Democratic stalwart who has the backing of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, against a much younger and far less experienced opponent who has filled town halls across the state with a populist message centered on the cost of housing and health care.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Other shows on this list were more consistent, but none were as courageous.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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For its personal and courageous cinematic approach that confronts the ongoing negotiation between truth and lies, life and death.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Backup forward Nic Coadie — a great personality — explained the nuances of college football to Round 1 hero Matas Vokietaitis, who fielded questions from reporters about his free throw shooting.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Chavez is accused of molesting or raping young girls and civil rights hero Dolores Huerta, according to a New York Times story published Wednesday.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More significant and symbolic than an ultimately gallant failure in Mumbai was the moment Harry Brook effectively dropped the World Cup with the last mistake of what has been the most turbulent period of his meteoric rise to become one of the best batters in the world.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tilt and the gallant escort was replaced by a boy too traumatized to leave his mother’s side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In three of the four attacks, further violence was stopped by heroic takedowns on scene.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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In three of the four attacks, further violence was stopped by heroic takedowns on scene.—
Jacob Ware,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our program is built around hard work, playing hard, playing unselfish, and playing fearless.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cameron Boozer had 22 points and 13 rebounds for the East Region's headliner, which hit its first four shots yet need a comeback against a fearless upstart playing just five players right up to the final seconds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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