as in courageously
in a fearless manner
valiantly they plowed forward through the dense jungle
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Recent Examples of valiantly
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Harold is known as the last Anglo-Saxon king who strove valiantly against invading threats, but whose efforts were ultimately futile, Wright added.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
President Zelenskyy has fought valiantly, as the Ukrainians have, to save their nation.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
This is the point Miranda tries valiantly to impress upon Shinia in the women’s bathroom.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Harold is known as the last Anglo-Saxon king who strove valiantly against invading threats, but whose efforts were ultimately futile, Wright added.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
President Zelenskyy has fought valiantly, as the Ukrainians have, to save their nation.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
This is the point Miranda tries valiantly to impress upon Shinia in the women’s bathroom.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiantly
Adverb
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Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Share bravely, but ground it with practical next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Speak bravely, and put agreements in writing to ward off conflict.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Markets are firmly optimistic and investors would hope the stock rally does not be derailed by geopolitics.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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At 36, Rory McIlroy has firmly established himself among golf’s modern greats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Valiantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiantly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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