as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Montana State, however, made a valiant comeback effort.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The valiant Mars-copter's original mission strove for only five flights; its longevity coming at the pleasant surprise of everyone.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Wall Street bulls mounted a valiant effort and pushed the stock market sharply Friday on a double dose of encouraging news.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In spite of the leisurely pace of change, To mix valiant drinks for the future.
—Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Montana State, however, made a valiant comeback effort.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The valiant Mars-copter's original mission strove for only five flights; its longevity coming at the pleasant surprise of everyone.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Wall Street bulls mounted a valiant effort and pushed the stock market sharply Friday on a double dose of encouraging news.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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Editor’s picks Most artists were given just three or four songs, but longtime Light of Day champion Jesse Malin was allowed to play 13 as part of his brave return to the stage.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2025
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Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, whatever these things are, you're supposed to put up a brave front, but there is that cruelty.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kieron Walton, 18, is one of the most exciting prospects in the Jets’ prospect pool — and is tracking to crush his sixth-round draft position — but the trajectory from late-round gem to top-six NHL stalwart takes time in even the best-case scenario.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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This would pay the stalwart guard $7 million per season, solidifying at least one position on the shaky offensive line.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by courageous law enforcement officers and their families.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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For example, a person might intend to be courageous (cognition), but fear (affect) and a fight-or-flight response (physiology) can hinder action (behavior).—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Greek mythology, Achilles was one of the greatest Greek warriors and was a hero of the Trojan War.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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The narrative is centered around a female action hero, the daughter of an archeologist who is seeking the secrets of a dark ancient city that is under the sands of AlUla.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But at the very end, America's Democratic majority came home to Carter in a late surge that flooded polling places in party strongholds across the nation and stopped Ford's gallant comeback just short of victory.—
Peter Goldman,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Jokić has carried them in a truly heroic way on the court.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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For food is the most basic of the human rights that Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for in his heroic life.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Merging fearless expression with limitless possibility, the collection brings together BAPE’s streetwear legacy and KidSuper’s artistic approach, creating a bold new world of fashion and art under the theme A Super Ape.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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This legislation will cement his status in our nation's capital as our fearless commander-in-chief, extraordinary leader, and relentless champion for the American people.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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