as in courageously
in a fearless manner
valiantly they plowed forward through the dense jungle
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Recent Examples of valiantly
And while the Americans continued to fight valiantly, Germany ultimately hung on for a 1-0 win.
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Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.
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Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
After fighting valiantly to ward off injury, the horse was euthanized in 2007, his courageous battle forever remembered at Churchill Downs, where his statue stands outside of Gate 1.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
After so many seasons in which James valiantly carried otherwise ordinary teams to extraordinary achievements, the greatest scorer in NBA history was not even the Los Angeles Lakers' focal point this year.
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ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
President Zelenskyy has fought valiantly, as the Ukrainians have, to save their nation.
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NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
This is the point Miranda tries valiantly to impress upon Shinia in the women’s bathroom.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.
—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
After fighting valiantly to ward off injury, the horse was euthanized in 2007, his courageous battle forever remembered at Churchill Downs, where his statue stands outside of Gate 1.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
After so many seasons in which James valiantly carried otherwise ordinary teams to extraordinary achievements, the greatest scorer in NBA history was not even the Los Angeles Lakers' focal point this year.
—
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiantly
Adverb
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In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.
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In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.
Adverb
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Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
Adverb
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Edit bravely, stay consistent, and let focus lift your reach.
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.
Adverb
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This guest embraces her sporty side with classic sneakers, a sleek black headband, and track pants that look ready for a sprint—though the black sweater vest keeps things firmly in fashion territory.
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Apply glue, but not too much, and press firmly for several seconds.
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“Valiantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiantly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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