VALOR Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

valor

noun

ˈva-lər

Definition of valor

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 In 2024, high-ranking military officers told the Orlando Sentinel that Mills’ actual record doesn’t fit his claims of valor. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Yerman, Crepeau, Smith, and John Moran, the dog handler on the Phu Loc patrol, also received the Bronze Star that day for their valor during the ambush. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 Their collection confidently showcases sleek party dresses with an ’80s flair, exuding valor and playfulness. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 In 2001, Graves received a medal of valor after shooting a suspect who had lunged at another officer, took his gun and pointed it at her, according to past reporting from The Star. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for valor

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Noun

Hope is no crime, nor even an affection for a certain kind of heroism, but at the same time, theater owes it to no one to be semper fi.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Iâve always been drawn to exploring the more complex, human side of those experiences rather than simply celebrating the heroism.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

Councilmember Raman stepped up with courage and grace to take on the status quo.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Students must also learn honest history, including the consequences of war, the dangers of propaganda and dehumanization and the courage of those who chose compassion over hatred.

— Joanie Schirm, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Wawrinka’s bravery is what struck those who were there, including Djokovic.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

Noun

Additionally, much of China’s industrial policy aims to build self-reliance, which, by definition, focuses on duplicative investments that buttress domestic industrial prowess without necessarily adding efficiency.

— Oliver Melton, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
Demonstrating a big margin of victory, fundraising prowess and the electoral strength to help other Democrats win sends a strong signal to donors and party activists, analysts say.

— Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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