heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 
ˈhe-rə-,
also ˈhir-
1
: heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end
2
: the qualities of a hero
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women who showed heroism by fighting for their right to vote
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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With the possible exception of one act of heroism late in the film, none of the animals are anthropomorphized.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Few organizations in America received the kind of attention Eisner lavished on the DFD, and his photos showed both the heroism of the firefighters and the misery of the Motor City burning.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
Sully never questions the man’s heroism, but Sully himself does, and Hanks’s portrayal is one in which self-doubt eats away at the character — which, coupled with having just survived a horrifying ordeal, leaves him feeling discombobulated and adrift.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
While recovery from Hurricane Helene's destruction will take years, anecdotes of heroism and service - like Sanders' individual act of kindness in offering up her home - are emerging from the tragedy.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Few organizations in America received the kind of attention Eisner lavished on the DFD, and his photos showed both the heroism of the firefighters and the misery of the Motor City burning.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
Sully never questions the man’s heroism, but Sully himself does, and Hanks’s portrayal is one in which self-doubt eats away at the character — which, coupled with having just survived a horrifying ordeal, leaves him feeling discombobulated and adrift.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
While recovery from Hurricane Helene's destruction will take years, anecdotes of heroism and service - like Sanders' individual act of kindness in offering up her home - are emerging from the tragedy.
—Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heroism
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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