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
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency seems well worth preserving in the current cultural spiral—rife with so much blowhard false valor that grappling with cage fighters is regarded as training.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
When Reconstruction ended, schoolbooks that did not portray the South’s Lost Cause as a war of valor were banned.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Thirteen other Raiders later received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for valor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency seems well worth preserving in the current cultural spiral—rife with so much blowhard false valor that grappling with cage fighters is regarded as training.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
When Reconstruction ended, schoolbooks that did not portray the South’s Lost Cause as a war of valor were banned.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Thirteen other Raiders later received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for valor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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Sitting inside a vehicle, explorers redefined heroism around mastery of machines and self.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
12 May 2026
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But none of their streaks of zero heroism remotely compares with the untouchability of Miller’s streak.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon moves through your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, bringing courage around commitments, money, or deeper trust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Beneath the spectacle lies a story about longing, ambition, connection and the courage to challenge a broken system.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Hannah Einbinder speaks about the cowardice of Hollywood on the Gaza genocide contrasted with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s bravery.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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There is still so much decency, intelligence, curiosity, kindness, and bravery among the people who work (or worked, before they were fired) in our government.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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His game was based on his athletic prowess in the challenges and ability to provide food to camp, and hindered by his lack of social strategy, which proved to be his downfall each of the four times he’s previously returned.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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China are known for their prowess across a wide range of sports.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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