heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 
ˈhe-rə-,
also ˈhir-
1
: heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end
2
: the qualities of a hero
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Examples of heroism in a Sentence
women who showed heroism by fighting for their right to vote
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Energize a national narrative of victimhood and heroism through the manipulation of historical memory.
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Roger Cohen, New York Times, 5 May 2024
But many see heroism in the CMPD officers who responded to the nightmarish scene, Redford said.
—Ames Alexander and, Charlotte Observer, 3 May 2024
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Roger Cohen, New York Times, 5 May 2024
But many see heroism in the CMPD officers who responded to the nightmarish scene, Redford said.
—Ames Alexander and, Charlotte Observer, 3 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for heroism
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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