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 how many variations of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in the US military?
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CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Teaching us the valor to start a new way of being and behaving.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
The Harriet Tubman Museum on the Eastern Shore reminds us of another woman of valor.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Later in the day, Trump also offered praise for Zelenskyy and Ukrainian fighters' valor on the battlefield.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for valor
CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
Teaching us the valor to start a new way of being and behaving.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 14 Mar. 2025
The Harriet Tubman Museum on the Eastern Shore reminds us of another woman of valor.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Later in the day, Trump also offered praise for Zelenskyy and Ukrainian fighters' valor on the battlefield.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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In the content arena of today where sensationalism in storytelling is the norm, tonight’s one-hour special Lifelines of Hope on The CW, airing at 9 p.m. ET, is an immediate reminder of the value of true heroism.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Kawhi Leonard’s stoic heroism and Jordan-esque iciness sealed Game 2 for the Clips in a second one-possession thriller.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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With Ronald Araujo coming into Flick’s defence against Dortmund, Barcelona fans must still wince when watching the bravery that is required to play such a high line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ground Zero is the story of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier who showed rare bravery, grit and courage during his posting in Kashmir and managed to kill a major terrorist - Rana Tahir Nadeem, widely known as Ghazi Baba to the world.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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While state courts have increasingly dismissed climate lawsuits as meritless, superfund laws are growing in popularity as another way to gut U.S. energy prowess.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Beyond changes in personnel, another force has worked to suppress the EU’s regulatory prowess: the imperative of competitiveness.—
ANU BRADFORD,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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