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
Discretion may be the better part of valor, but not entertainment, nor achieving the seemingly impossible.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
In those conflicts, as in earlier wars, women served under fire and were recognized for acts of combat valor.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
This was just after the COVID-19 crisis, a public health emergency where nurses around the country established without any doubt our valor and value.
—Donovan Carey, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
For his bravery in battle, he was given the Medal of Honor, the US military’s highest award for valor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
In those conflicts, as in earlier wars, women served under fire and were recognized for acts of combat valor.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2026
This was just after the COVID-19 crisis, a public health emergency where nurses around the country established without any doubt our valor and value.
—Donovan Carey, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
For his bravery in battle, he was given the Medal of Honor, the US military’s highest award for valor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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Israel — home to more Holocaust survivors than any other country — marks its remembrance day, Yom HaShoah, on the anniversary of the April 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, emphasizing the heroism of the Jewish insurgents who resisted the Nazi terror.—
Vanessa Gera,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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This movie has positive themes of heroism, courage, and the power of family and prayer.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even in a cautious world, courage occupies a permanent place.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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But the bravery of ordinary people has shown that Americans have not forgotten the power of loving their neighbors.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Friday, August 29 Caseem Wongus is honored during the Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park for his bravery the night of the crash.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 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
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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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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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Its off-road prowess ranks near the top for new stock SUVs, aided by a host of tech old (low-range four-wheel-drive) and new (360-degree cameras) alike.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ingram’s scoring prowess has allowed Barnes to focus on impacting the games in other ways, while Barnes’ presence means Ingram doesn’t have to take on the biggest defensive assignments.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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