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 All the while, Russian state TV continued to air the Kremlin’s talking points about the valor of its troops, the evils of Ukraine and its Western allies, and the approaching victory of Russia. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026 Then there’s the return of Jack Ryan, Tom Clancy’s Cold War hero, which suggests there is a global audience eager for old-fashioned All-American valor and idealism. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 Its wildlife officers risk their lives daily to protect the natural wonders of Florida and do it with bravery and valor. — Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026 The heroism of Shaw, a white man, and his Black comrades lay not just in their martial valor but in their willingness to work together, at great risk, to test whether the ancient American ideal of unity amid diversity could survive their riven nation. — Trygve Throntveit, Time, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for valor

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Noun

An art film about the great midfielder Zinedine Zidane reveals the heroism and pathos of being human.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
Kara is addicted to drowning her sorrows and avoiding responsibility, but learns to embrace heroism after embarking on a quest for revenge alongside Ruthye (Eve Ridley).

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

Free expression is a principle that seems easy to uphold in theory, but requires some degree of courage in practice.

— Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
His mother gives him the right advice that leads to the courage of telling Keisha the truth in this episode.

— Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Perhaps, from time to time, encourage his loyalty by offering up some praise for his bravery and promises of the wonders to come.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
As of now, the president’s decision to declare war on Iran appears to be a catastrophic mistake rather than an act of bravery.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 July 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

While no one was able to replicate Banda’s goal-scoring prowess, Solai Washington created five chances and Marta added four of her own.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
In some respects, polytropos is an unusual choice—most Homeric heroes are described in terms of their fortitude, their strength, or their prowess in battle.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

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