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
Shortly after my birth, my mother was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer that science fights with valor and often victory today, but that was then a death sentence.
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Dr. Ashley Alker, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Discretion may be the better part of valor, but not entertainment, nor achieving the seemingly impossible.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
In those conflicts, as in earlier wars, women served under fire and were recognized for acts of combat valor.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
This was just after the COVID-19 crisis, a public health emergency where nurses around the country established without any doubt our valor and value.
—Donovan Carey, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Dr. Ashley Alker, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Discretion may be the better part of valor, but not entertainment, nor achieving the seemingly impossible.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
In those conflicts, as in earlier wars, women served under fire and were recognized for acts of combat valor.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
This was just after the COVID-19 crisis, a public health emergency where nurses around the country established without any doubt our valor and value.
—Donovan Carey, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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The heroism of American fighters in the fierce battles of World War II is legendary.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And so, as the city draws together to remember the victims of the Pratt tragedy and the heroism of the cops who responded to it, the APD once more is under the glare of a negative spotlight.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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It is composed of images revealing impactful events which, in themselves, are rigid blocks of courage for those who film and those who are filmed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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From his transformative organizing and tireless advocacy in Chicago to his leadership on the national stage, his courage and conviction inspired millions and strengthened the civil rights movement across this nation.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Without your bravery and persistence, this new day would not have dawned.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps this was a mid-life crisis masquerading as bravery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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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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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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This blend of folklore and physics effectively turned a cultural holiday into a showcase for national industrial prowess.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The California native broke onto the scene with her technical prowess at age 12 in 2018, becoming the youngest skater to land a triple Axel in international competition.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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