valor

noun

ˈva-lər How to pronounce valor (audio)
Definition of valornext
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 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 The monument, which was built on the park's Crystal Point in 1926, commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 and the valor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's men. — Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026 The quality that drew Kurosawa to Yonezawa’s novel in the first place is not valor or cunning but something considerably less heroic. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
  1. heroism
  2. courage
  3. bravery
  4. gallantry
  5. courageousness
  6. prowess
Noun
  • 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
  • The medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 June 2026
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • Nearly all of them wore masks, lacking the individual courage of a solitary Air Force major with a career and his freedom at stake.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
  • Muscato draws on Alexander the Great's strategies and his own experiences, including 9/11 and Winter Storm Uri, to guide executives in leading teams through crisis with clarity, resilience, and courage.
    — Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • The revolutionary leaders proved their character with sacrifice and bravery.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Without their bravery and will to stand up to England, the most powerful military force in history up to that time, and fight for their right to be free, our United States of America would be a much different place.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of courageousness
Noun
  • Belgium’s ball control, speed, offensive and defensive prowess was all there from the get-go and our outclassed team could do virtually nothing about it.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • This cultural immersion and specific skill development, rather than general athletic prowess, are crucial for global success.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of prowess

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