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
The World War II tank commander and recipient of the Navy Cross, the military’s second-highest recognition for valor, was one of the first service members exposed to a contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune.
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Melissa Chan, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
Gregg sports a nasty leg raspberry to prove his valor.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
And that tableau of the dwarf making a leap with his ax for the valor, and that being the last thing Durin IV ever sees of his father.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
An incident from his past provides evidence that his valor began early in life.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
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Melissa Chan, NBC News, 5 Oct. 2024
Gregg sports a nasty leg raspberry to prove his valor.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
And that tableau of the dwarf making a leap with his ax for the valor, and that being the last thing Durin IV ever sees of his father.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
An incident from his past provides evidence that his valor began early in life.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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Senior Dog Found Stranded in Canal with Almost 'No Chance of Survival' Recovers and Gets the 'Best Life' Even after this amazing act of heroism, Moogan is still available for adoption.Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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About the heroism of Spotted Tail and Iron Shell, for instance, who fought side by side against the soldiers.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 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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Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
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Flashback: That road prowess followed the team to Seattle this week, where Houston held the No. 4-seed Sounders scoreless, forcing a penalty shoot-out.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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