as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Oct. 2024
To his credit, Griffin rewarded them with an All-NBA season in 2018-19, but even his most valiant efforts couldn’t save the Pistons from getting swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs that year.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Unlike many of his predecessors, Mr. Macron has chosen to memorialize not only the valiant and brave, but also the shameful and forgotten — including a site where French resistance fighters were killed by French militia members who were working with the Nazi regime.
—Ségolène Le Stradic, New York Times, 5 June 2024
This is not an easy task—fortunately, some organizations make valiant and credible efforts to do so.
—Dane Stangler, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The Ukrainians keep disproving the lie, in their valiant effort to save themselves.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 28 Oct. 2024
To his credit, Griffin rewarded them with an All-NBA season in 2018-19, but even his most valiant efforts couldn’t save the Pistons from getting swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs that year.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Unlike many of his predecessors, Mr. Macron has chosen to memorialize not only the valiant and brave, but also the shameful and forgotten — including a site where French resistance fighters were killed by French militia members who were working with the Nazi regime.
—Ségolène Le Stradic, New York Times, 5 June 2024
This is not an easy task—fortunately, some organizations make valiant and credible efforts to do so.
—Dane Stangler, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
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This too carries a whiff of desperation, as though people are intentionally putting on a brave face and shoving forward symbols of our collective creativity and togetherness.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The game's protagonist is as brave and strong as the original, yes, but much more chipper, with a quip, joke or pun for almost every interaction.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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The chefs and sons of New York City had a deep affinity for the seafood stalwart.Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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Once upon a time, the stalwart had the chance to buy its upstart rival for what ended up being less than a penny on the dollar.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 25 Oct. 2024
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These were just those courageous enough to answer truthfully.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erika Sanders of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council hopes the center will force stakeholders and policymakers to ask tough questions that may be uncomfortable but courageous.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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Lioness is operating at a larger scale than the other Sheridan series, with heroes who are trying to (in their view) save the entire world from collapse, not just their dusty hometowns.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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That’s saying something, given Mackie’s career as an action hero and low-key heartthrob.John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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Follow the generally gallant writer of this newsletter on Threads @jimreineking 🧵.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
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Instead, she’s celebrated as more of a mythic figure, the specifics of her arduous journeys on the Underground Railroad overlooked in favor of sweeping heroic narratives.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mike Ditka’s players were well aware of, and respected, those qualities - as best demonstrated by his heroic 63 yard catch-and-run in 1963 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Their mission is to provide fearless representation and unrivaled results, especially in personal injury cases where victims face opponents that many are hesitant to confront.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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At her Kiln leaving party, her colleagues projected a word cloud: inspirational, brave, fearless, enthusiastic, caring, champion, and kind all appeared in big letters.Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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