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
When Reconstruction ended, schoolbooks that did not portray the South’s Lost Cause as a war of valor were banned.
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Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Thirteen other Raiders later received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for valor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
That was one of the first engagements in the war's western theater, one where citizens of Iowa would serve with outsized valor.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 30 Mar. 2026
Thirteen other Raiders later received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest honor for valor.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
That was one of the first engagements in the war's western theater, one where citizens of Iowa would serve with outsized valor.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
And he was awarded multiple times for valor, including a bronze star and a Navy commendation medal.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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The crimes of Jedwabne, rupturing historical narratives that centered solely on the victimhood and heroism of Poles under the Nazis, became a symbol of Polish complicity in the Holocaust.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The courage to make those choices and keep moving forward is what has defined my journey.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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The individual nature of these conflicts meant the season lacked the catharsis of an entire team coming together to face the unimaginable with bravery and grace.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whereas the original book trilogy saw Tris choose Dauntless, the faction of bravery, in The Sixth Faction, tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, where her decision thrusts her into an underground rebellion.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 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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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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For King Charles, the trip will be a test of his diplomatic prowess.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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