as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the absence of indecision even in the face of death is the true mark of valor
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Recent Examples of valor
There are plans for new museums celebrating Russian Cossacks, Russian icon painting, the valor of labor in the Donbas region, and World War II resistance.
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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Chips' awards were later rescinded after backlash regarding the conferral of human military awards to dogs, but British veterinary charity PDSA awarded him a posthumous Dickin Medal 75 years later—an international award for animal valor during World War II.
—Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Since President Abraham Lincoln created the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for valor, fewer than 4,000 Americans have received it.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Force Multipliers War is often presented as a chivalric affair of bravery, valor and honor.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Chips' awards were later rescinded after backlash regarding the conferral of human military awards to dogs, but British veterinary charity PDSA awarded him a posthumous Dickin Medal 75 years later—an international award for animal valor during World War II.
—Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Since President Abraham Lincoln created the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for valor, fewer than 4,000 Americans have received it.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Force Multipliers War is often presented as a chivalric affair of bravery, valor and honor.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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Most of the honorees are regular people being honored for taking extraordinary acts of heroism.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Neighbors of Morton Harris, an officer who flew B-17s for the Army during World War II and survived some close calls during his 33 missions behind enemy lines, praised his courage — and his financial generosity.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The courage of charging the shoreline.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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For real world bravery, though, Chalk commends Andy Muschietti alongside showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane for making a bold show.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Conrique’s dusky voice effortlessly conveys the emotional distress, before turning the song into one of bravery, as the protagonist leaves the unfaithful lover and then reminds the ex of all the ways those ongoing habits will lead to heartbreak in future relationships.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Efforts to compete with Amazon during its ascent in the 2010s had department stores playing catchup on supply chain prowess and integrating stores with e-commerce—sometimes to the detriment of in-store experience.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The closing scene of the trailer pokes fun at the Grammy-winning singer's dancing prowess.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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