valorous

adjective

ˈva-lə-rəs How to pronounce valorous (audio)
Definition of valorousnext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for valorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valorous
  1. valiant
  2. courageous
  3. brave
  4. heroic
  5. gallant
  6. fearless
Adjective
  • The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • Sadly, sports reformers across the country have abandoned the hard work of courageous whistleblowers, such as Bensel-Meyers, and now sing the tune of college athlete compensation.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Being gay was still uncharted territory and their trust, at a time when visibility was dangerous, was courageous.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • Prioritizing oneself is something Ariana Grande has been brave about as well, with Grande perhaps the poster child for the biggest mental health story of the year.
    — Rob LeDonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026
  • There were a lot of brave guys who stayed to fight there — and people at home don't know what happened.
    — Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • High on mushrooms and his own unmoored ego, Lee’s not-quite-acceptance speech casts our protagonist as far from the heroic spotlight as anyone literally standing in one can get.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Squash and sausage are a heroic autumnal pairing, especially in a weeknight-friendly pasta.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Susanna Moore is terribly important to us, more so than any of Hemingway’s gallant girls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • First to one knee and then all the way up like a gallant fighter gathering himself.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • In this week's episode of 'Friday Night Live,' @latsondheimer + @RandyRosenbloom talk to Paraclete quarterback Shawn Sanders about his versatility, his fearless playing style and the Spirits’ recent success.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Behind the iconic temples, fearless warriors, and legendary philosophers are countless stories that rarely make it into history books.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fearless

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“Valorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valorous. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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