as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valorous deeds that will be long remembered
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Recent Examples of valorous
If capable, valorous civilians are unwilling to intervene, others are more vulnerable to attack.
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The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Gladiator was a big, sentimental, sincere movie about the genuine and valorous camaraderie between men who risk their lives for each other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The season’s first episode and its later depiction of the Fall of Reach — a major moment in the game series — really captured the harrowing yet valorous essence of the Halo games despite not strictly following the game’s canon.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 19 July 2024
Russian claims to Crimea draw from a deep well of historical mythologies that enshrine the region within narratives of religious identity, valorous militarism, and Soviet nostalgia.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Feb. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
Gladiator was a big, sentimental, sincere movie about the genuine and valorous camaraderie between men who risk their lives for each other.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The season’s first episode and its later depiction of the Fall of Reach — a major moment in the game series — really captured the harrowing yet valorous essence of the Halo games despite not strictly following the game’s canon.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 19 July 2024
Russian claims to Crimea draw from a deep well of historical mythologies that enshrine the region within narratives of religious identity, valorous militarism, and Soviet nostalgia.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valorous
Adjective
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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And though tourists have discovered the area’s charms, the Conservancy’s horticulturalists have been doing valiant battle with other invasive species.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal — his coping mechanism/social experiment/valiant attempt to bankrupt David Zaslav — premiered its second, six-episode season on April 20.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Still, the gallant Pascal gets the plum Joan date that starts with a Ferrari ride.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Is there any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s MVP bona fides after his heroic Game 1 performance?—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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“Valorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valorous. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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