as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the absence of indecision even in the face of death is the true mark of valor
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Recent Examples of valor
This find gives us the opportunity for today’s generation of Sailors and Navy civilians to be inspired by their valor and sacrifice.
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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
Before retiring in 2020, Rossler, 43, completed deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq and received a Bronze Star Medal for valor.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
When the playoff races begin to heat up, valor often becomes the better part of discretion.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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
Before retiring in 2020, Rossler, 43, completed deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq and received a Bronze Star Medal for valor.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
When the playoff races begin to heat up, valor often becomes the better part of discretion.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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How to Help Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires First responders and emergency personnel continue to work to get the situation under control, leading to powerful and compelling pictures of heroism and devastation.Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden will award Medals of Honor decades after the soldiers' acts of valor and self-sacrifice in Korea and Vietnam. Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest award for battlefield heroism, require extensive documentation and often years of advocacy by family members, comrades and members of Congress.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The organization is meant to build girls' courage and confidence while making the world a better place.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Your bravery & dedication to protecting our communities are nothing short of heroic.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden said the nation also stands with the 35 people injured in the attack and thanked first-responders for their bravery.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 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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RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Anthony's tenure with the Knicks may not have resulted in a championship, but his scoring prowess and memorable performances revived basketball in New York during the early 2010s.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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