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
The triumphant melody chugs along, like the gears of industry, preparing the audience for an American Dream drama of valorous proportions.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
This shows that organizations are making valorous attempts to support employee engagement and well-being, yet stress remains at an all-time high.
—Nenad Lazarevic, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Rossellini, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this year’s BAFTAs for her role as the stern yet valorous Sister Agnes in Edward Berger’s Conclave, has a markedly different preparation routine during awards season.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
If capable, valorous civilians are unwilling to intervene, others are more vulnerable to attack.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
This shows that organizations are making valorous attempts to support employee engagement and well-being, yet stress remains at an all-time high.
—Nenad Lazarevic, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Rossellini, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this year’s BAFTAs for her role as the stern yet valorous Sister Agnes in Edward Berger’s Conclave, has a markedly different preparation routine during awards season.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
If capable, valorous civilians are unwilling to intervene, others are more vulnerable to attack.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valorous
Adjective
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Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jaden McDaniels, who had 25 points and valiant defense on Rockets star Kevin Durant all night, started hobbling down the stretch of the fourth quarter and had to be pulled.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Roberts-Smith became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only the most courageous wartime exploits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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First, four courageous astronauts successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center aboard Artemis II, which will attempt the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This brave warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies who were getting closer and closer by the hour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Enter, a disruptor, bridging the Heat into this brave, new NBA world of the 2020s.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, the constant barrage of stories that focus only on wrongdoing within our law enforcement agencies, when left completely unchecked by ones that celebrate the many valuable (and, in some cases, heroic) contributions, serve only to unfairly fan the flames of distrust and vitriol.—
Craig MacLellan,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Lumas star children are obsessed with the stories of the heroic plumber brothers.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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More significant and symbolic than an ultimately gallant failure in Mumbai was the moment Harry Brook effectively dropped the World Cup with the last mistake of what has been the most turbulent period of his meteoric rise to become one of the best batters in the world.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In Aries – the zodiac’s fearless trailblazer — the sun burns hotter and brighter.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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While women pirates weren’t exactly a dime a dozen even during the height of piracy, there were a surprising number of fearless females who plied the seven seas.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Valorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valorous. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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