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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Just look at the shameful cheerleading my own newspaper displayed toward Japanese American imprisonment to see the heroism of R.C. Hoiles.
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Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 6 June 2024
President Joe Biden on June 7 looked to summon Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad – and cast an implicit contrast with Donald Trump – by drawing on the heroism of Army Rangers who scaled the seaside cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago.
—Chris Megerian and Zeke Miller, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
President Joe Biden, in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, offered a forceful defense of democracy at a site of American heroism during World War II.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 7 June 2024
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Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 6 June 2024
President Joe Biden on June 7 looked to summon Americans to defend democracy from threats at home and abroad – and cast an implicit contrast with Donald Trump – by drawing on the heroism of Army Rangers who scaled the seaside cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago.
—Chris Megerian and Zeke Miller, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2024
President Joe Biden, in France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, offered a forceful defense of democracy at a site of American heroism during World War II.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 7 June 2024
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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