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adjective

ˈval-yənt How to pronounce valiant (audio)
Definition of valiantnext
as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament valiant soldiers marching off to war

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valiant

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noun

as in stalwart

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Recent Examples of valiant
Adjective
As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026 And if the heat doesn’t get to you first, the humidity is sure to make a valiant attempt. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The valiant citizen defenders of Baltimore staged a tenacious defense during the constant shelling. — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for valiant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
  1. brave
  2. stalwart
  3. courageous
  4. hero
  5. gallant
  6. heroic
  7. fearless
Adjective
  • In her very first on-screen role, Reeves brings a nuanced, brave, and deeply intuitive performance as the titular character, an eight-year-old San Francisco resident who witnesses a horrific crime and has to deal with the emotional fallout.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Be brave and ask him if he has been involved with anyone else.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of brave
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  • Sooper’s magnum opus to date is a three-disc retrospective of the polymathic composer, pianist, dancer and DIY stalwart Charles Joseph Smith, released in April.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Andy Robertson was another stalwart who left over the summer, with Ibrahima Konaté joining Real Madrid as a free agent.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of stalwart
Adjective
  • And what was the courageous act of the Indiana Fever guard, who turns 30 this month?
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The sun in Leo is expressive, vivacious and deeply courageous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of courageous
Noun
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have been holding out for a hero, just one bat to carry an offence desperate for star production.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Bowers notes that the story is about a man who is avoiding becoming a hero again and doesn’t feel like a hero.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hero
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • Less than a week after being shot and losing a leg while protecting three deputies, heroic Florida K-9 Ace was back on his feet Tuesday for an emotional return to the sheriff's office.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The character is renowned in the wizarding world for his many heroic deeds, though he’s later revealed as a fraud who took credit for the acts of others after erasing part of their memories.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • If Pisces was rising on the horizon at your time of birth, your money sector is ruled by go-getter Mars, celestial ruler of the bold and fearless sign of Aries.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Guzmán is Yvonne Delgado, an innocent yet fearless immigrant farm worker determined to protect her family.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fearless

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