as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of heroism
Spiritual perfection should be valorized more than heroism on the battlefield or stardom in Hollywood.
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
In full Everyman mode, Tom Hanks plays Sully as a man whose heroism and professionalism are inextricable.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
All in all, by doing the job of an AI code tutor or labeler, those doing so are making the world a better place and ought to be heralded for their sense of duty and heroism.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
With the possible exception of one act of heroism late in the film, none of the animals are anthropomorphized.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
In full Everyman mode, Tom Hanks plays Sully as a man whose heroism and professionalism are inextricable.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
All in all, by doing the job of an AI code tutor or labeler, those doing so are making the world a better place and ought to be heralded for their sense of duty and heroism.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
With the possible exception of one act of heroism late in the film, none of the animals are anthropomorphized.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our state stands ready to follow a leader with the courage to act.Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andrews' professional prowess was recognized in 2022 when she was honored with the Pat Summerall Award, a prestigious accolade named after the late sportscaster Pat Summerall.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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This find gives us the opportunity for today’s generation of Sailors and Navy civilians to be inspired by their valor and sacrifice.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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The governor’s attitude conveys disrespect for those veterans who actually did receive the Bronze Star for their valor and self-sacrifice in combat, including those men and women who were awarded the Bronze Star posthumously after making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.Fred Medinger, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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