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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With the possible exception of one act of heroism late in the film, none of the animals are anthropomorphized.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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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
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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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Eminent mathematicians like Bill Thurston and Alexander Grothendieck didn’t owe their mathematical prowess to intrinsic genius, Bessis argues.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors With all of the signature early wins, Steph Curry clutch moments, impressive depth and revamped defense, Golden State’s rebounding prowess has flown under the radar.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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