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
Zelensky was left only able to show personal commitment and valor, and to offer to make the meeting a face-to-face with Putin, the man charged with war crimes against his nation.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
He was awarded four Bronze Stars, two for valor, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Sindoor's vibrant red color symbolizes feminine valor, power, courage, ferocity, compassion, and grace.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Black men wanted their opportunity to show their valor, strength, and commitment to the colonial struggle.
—Time, 5 May 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
He was awarded four Bronze Stars, two for valor, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
Sindoor's vibrant red color symbolizes feminine valor, power, courage, ferocity, compassion, and grace.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Black men wanted their opportunity to show their valor, strength, and commitment to the colonial struggle.
—Time, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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The film starred Harbour as a drunken, disillusioned Santa Claus ready to hang up his hat when his sense of heroism is stirred by a young girl whose family is taken hostage.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Fitz Lee, commended for heroism in the Spanish-American War.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The ship's new namesake, Oscar V. Peterson, was a naval officer who was killed in World War II and posthumously granted a Medal of Honor by Congress for bravery during the war.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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Ideas flowed from product engineers to senior leaders, creating a shared sense of bravery, purpose and camaraderie.—
Stephen McKeown,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Shampoo’s grease-tackling prowess isn’t limited to kitchen grease stains.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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For his two-sport prowess, Stearns is the Orange County boys athlete of the year for the 2024-25 high school sports year.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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