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
Jame, Jamie, Jaimee Evelyn Throughout the centuries, there have been many outstanding Evelyns, but Evelyn Waugh, an author who fought with valor in World War Two, also penned numerous novels about the disillusionment of war.
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency seems well worth preserving in the current cultural spiral—rife with so much blowhard false valor that grappling with cage fighters is regarded as training.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
When Reconstruction ended, schoolbooks that did not portray the South’s Lost Cause as a war of valor were banned.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
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Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The agency seems well worth preserving in the current cultural spiral—rife with so much blowhard false valor that grappling with cage fighters is regarded as training.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
When Reconstruction ended, schoolbooks that did not portray the South’s Lost Cause as a war of valor were banned.
—Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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Sitting inside a vehicle, explorers redefined heroism around mastery of machines and self.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
12 May 2026
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But none of their streaks of zero heroism remotely compares with the untouchability of Miller’s streak.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Both Judge Lang and Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden applauded the victim’s courage.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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One drink opened the chest, two turned fear into courage’s cheap cousin, three steadied the hand enough to write the future in invisible ink.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Hannah Einbinder speaks about the cowardice of Hollywood on the Gaza genocide contrasted with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s bravery.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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There is still so much decency, intelligence, curiosity, kindness, and bravery among the people who work (or worked, before they were fired) in our government.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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The drills also come months after the last nuclear arms pact between Russia and Washington broke down and amid a spate of comments from Putin touting the prowess of Moscow's nuclear forces.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Joe Mack has steadily shown off his defensive prowess since making his MLB debut earlier this month.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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