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 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 The Greco-Roman ideal of masculinity was anchored in martial valor. — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026 After the disaster, Italy’s Senate awarded Giampedroni a gold medal for valor in recognition of his actions during the evacuation. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for valor

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Noun

Dawadi’s quick thinking and swift response during the disaster have been hailed as an act of heroism.

— Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Against expectation, the film eschews neat narratives about survival and heroism.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

If the old Ernest Hemingway adage holds true, that courage equals grace under pressure, then Anna May Wong (1905-1961) had it in spades.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Looking back, Branagh says aside from speaking with Filkins, the film gave him a deeper appreciation of the courage required to listen and to hear and to stay in the room.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

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

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