as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And though tourists have discovered the area’s charms, the Conservancy’s horticulturalists have been doing valiant battle with other invasive species.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal — his coping mechanism/social experiment/valiant attempt to bankrupt David Zaslav — premiered its second, six-episode season on April 20.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
My spirit proved valiant despite more than 3,500 feet of gain.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Several people thanked the group for their valiant effort in the comments.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
And though tourists have discovered the area’s charms, the Conservancy’s horticulturalists have been doing valiant battle with other invasive species.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal — his coping mechanism/social experiment/valiant attempt to bankrupt David Zaslav — premiered its second, six-episode season on April 20.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
My spirit proved valiant despite more than 3,500 feet of gain.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for valiant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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Naturally, the truth does eventually come out at the reception, but Samantha still puts on a brave face for her friends.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Tielemans has mastered the balance, being brave in wanting the ball whatever the situation or stadium while never willingly giving ground to an opponent.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Just ask Ekholm, the stalwart defender, who travelled to Dallas with his teammates and whom the Oilers hope can return from a lower-body injury to make his 2025 postseason debut sometime during this series.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Rivals Improve The Yankees signed stalwart southpaw Max Fried, who responded to a record eight-year, $218 million contract with the best start of his career.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.—
Elizabeth Geddes,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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This film poignantly shines a light on those who are victimized, and that includes the movie’s courageous director who has travelled to Cannes with his cast for this premiere.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Noun
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World Series heroes return to Kauffman Stadium A trio from the 2015 World Series champion Royals made their grand return to playing at Kauffman Stadium, just one week after celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the championship team.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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McNeil went to left field after Nimmo came out of the game and got the hero hit in the ninth.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.—
Karl Mondon,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Curiosity is an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof or guarantee.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Kimmel pushes back, referring to the heroic pilot, Sully Sullenberger, who inspired a Rehearsal episode this season.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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For a complete accounting of the heroic actions of the 24 recipients, please search for President Obama’s Valor 24 Medal of Honor ceremony remarks on the Army website.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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His passionate commitment to Christianity led to a compassionate attention to his fellow human beings, as well as a fearless urge to correct wrongdoing.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Known for her nuanced performances and fearless role choices, Krieps will share insights into her artistic journey, the challenges of portraying complex characters, and her approach to storytelling across diverse cinematic landscapes.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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