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
There are plans for new museums celebrating Russian Cossacks, Russian icon painting, the valor of labor in the Donbas region, and World War II resistance.
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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Chips' awards were later rescinded after backlash regarding the conferral of human military awards to dogs, but British veterinary charity PDSA awarded him a posthumous Dickin Medal 75 years later—an international award for animal valor during World War II.
—Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Since President Abraham Lincoln created the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for valor, fewer than 4,000 Americans have received it.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Force Multipliers War is often presented as a chivalric affair of bravery, valor and honor.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
Chips' awards were later rescinded after backlash regarding the conferral of human military awards to dogs, but British veterinary charity PDSA awarded him a posthumous Dickin Medal 75 years later—an international award for animal valor during World War II.
—Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Since President Abraham Lincoln created the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award for valor, fewer than 4,000 Americans have received it.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Force Multipliers War is often presented as a chivalric affair of bravery, valor and honor.
—Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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In the aftermath of his victory, Geralt is summoned by Queen Meve of the North to be honored for his heroism.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Kim now has Moscow for weapons deals and oil, Beijing for trade, and a domestic narrative of resilience under sanctions and heroism on the battlefield in Ukraine.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Fire Country, bravery means everything — even at the risk of family.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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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
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Winnipeg media spent much of the morning skate talking to the Blackhawks and Jeff Blashill about Chicago’s defensive prowess.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Halloween 2017, the beloved TV personality fully embodied Wonder Woman's butt-kicking prowess.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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