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Relevance
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Recent Examples of valiance
But Morgan’s valiance goes even further.
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Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Mar. 2021
From the moment she was born — two months premature with a heart murmur — to her final few breaths, Virginia Castillo demonstrated valiance.
—AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
It’s about the need for a kind of action movie valiance that, by 1971, is dead in a way and never entirely returns.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2020
There’s always a debate for reason versus passion, for valiance versus depravity, Knox argues.
—Alex Kuczynski, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2020
Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded.
—Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019
But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten.
—Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy.
—Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Mar. 2021
From the moment she was born — two months premature with a heart murmur — to her final few breaths, Virginia Castillo demonstrated valiance.
—AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
It’s about the need for a kind of action movie valiance that, by 1971, is dead in a way and never entirely returns.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2020
There’s always a debate for reason versus passion, for valiance versus depravity, Knox argues.
—Alex Kuczynski, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2020
Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded.
—Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019
But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten.
—Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy.
—Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiance
Noun
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But compared with its predecessor, this Nosferatu makes room for nearly all its female characters to get moments of centrality, humanity, and heroism.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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The strength, courage, and discipline this takes is beyond words.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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And certainly, the concept of a hero who uses his wits and his courage instead of a special serum would have fit in nicely with that approach.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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This might be excused as valor for protecting our planet if the science wasn’t questionable and Gov. Wes Moore’s other decisions weren’t poor.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Medal of Honor is awarded to service members who demonstrate exceptional valor in combat.—
Lexie Schapitl,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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This year’s ceremony was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and the true superheroes – the firefighters and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication and sacrifice helped protect lives and property.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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His support, loyalty, bravery, and wisdom inspire me to always be my best.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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About two dozen trustees serve by virtue of their government office, such as the librarian of Congress, the secretary of state, the mayor of Washington and the speaker and the minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2025
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The San Diego Jewish Academy was the 17th seed in the 16-team Division 4 boys bracket, but qualified for the playoffs by virtue of a regular-season win over No. 16 Coastal Academy.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Weirdly, the familiarity of the biographical beats ease us into the formal daring.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Dec. 2024
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My father had been a leading Mountaineer and would still maintain the general superiority in skill and hardihood of the Above Boys (his own faction) over the Below Boys (so were they called), of which party his contemporary had been a chieftain.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2022
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There is little question that Reagan, for all his physical hardihood and strength of will, was no longer up to the task of serving a third term beginning in 1989.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
18 Sep. 2020
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“Valiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiance. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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