as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valorous deeds that will be long remembered
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Recent Examples of valorous
Roy Benavidez, a Texas native who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valorous action during combat in Vietnam.
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Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Mar. 2026
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society recommendations for the medal must be submitted within three years of the valorous act, and the medal must be presented within five years.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
By that measure, Vonn’s thirteen seconds at Cortina were the most valorous of her career.
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Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Mar. 2026
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society recommendations for the medal must be submitted within three years of the valorous act, and the medal must be presented within five years.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
By that measure, Vonn’s thirteen seconds at Cortina were the most valorous of her career.
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Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valorous
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
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No doubt, dozens of them are doing extraordinary work, with genuinely heroic impact and unimpeachable integrity and efficacy.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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“Valorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valorous. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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