as in courageously
in a fearless manner
valiantly they plowed forward through the dense jungle
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Recent Examples of valiantly
But while these rocks have acted as a silent witness to generations of climbers who have chalked their fingers and attempted to move valiantly upward, the sport on the whole is at a unique inflection point, with women increasingly stepping in and showing their prowess on new routes.
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Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
At times, Fedorova’s valiantly open-minded kinksters can seem blinkered in their own way.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
What a victory, as Canada valiantly pushed the United States to the limit despite the fact that this juggernaut had shut out five opponents in a row and wound up 7-0, outscoring those seven teams an amazing 33-2.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Truly, valiantly, humanely trying their best.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams valiantly tries to contain the material’s hokiness without undercutting the wishfulness that lies at the heart of the story’s broad emotional appeal.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Activists who valiantly defend the less fortunate among us?
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Clark tried valiantly to fend off the Russian attack.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
These footwear leaders are valiantly ignoring the alerts on their phones about the latest tariff upheaval, which has been one of the biggest challenges for the industry in 2025.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
At times, Fedorova’s valiantly open-minded kinksters can seem blinkered in their own way.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
What a victory, as Canada valiantly pushed the United States to the limit despite the fact that this juggernaut had shut out five opponents in a row and wound up 7-0, outscoring those seven teams an amazing 33-2.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Truly, valiantly, humanely trying their best.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams valiantly tries to contain the material’s hokiness without undercutting the wishfulness that lies at the heart of the story’s broad emotional appeal.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Activists who valiantly defend the less fortunate among us?
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Clark tried valiantly to fend off the Russian attack.
—Heather Abbott, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
These footwear leaders are valiantly ignoring the alerts on their phones about the latest tariff upheaval, which has been one of the biggest challenges for the industry in 2025.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiantly
Adverb
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Inside Iran, people are openly and courageously chanting his name.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Williams was given the military’s highest honor for courageously taking on seven Soviet MiG aircraft over Korea in 1952 and knocking four of them out of the sky in what is widely regarded as one of the longest and toughest aerial dogfights in the history of the Navy.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Play bravely so joy recharges your creative core.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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They were placed mid-orchestra, behind the violas and bravely in front of the timpani.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Showrunner Bruce Miller says the series is rooted firmly in the television universe fans already know — not a straight adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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For Farah, who says he was firmly convinced by his Age of Disclosure documentary participants, the real-world disclosure movement and the pop cultural side naturally travel hand in hand.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Valiantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiantly. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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