as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
commended the rescuers for their gallantry
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Recent Examples of gallantry
Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.
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Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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
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
These anecdotes revealed Daniel as someone who respected his elders and displayed gallantry — values Betker strived to impart to his son.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2024
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Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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
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
These anecdotes revealed Daniel as someone who respected his elders and displayed gallantry — values Betker strived to impart to his son.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallantry
Noun
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Barack Obama later honored him for his heroism.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about new beginnings, courage and fresh starts.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Zegler’s Snow White is a princess who not only finds true love but also the courage to be the type of leader that her late father taught her to be.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mixed in with small pleasures and petty disputes with her older sister are true feats of survival and bravery.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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The show’s bravery in exploring mature topics, like infertility, has also moved parents.—
Leena Tailor,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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The skit cunningly notes that a lot of what has been said about Smith wouldn’t be said to his face and taps nearly four decades of comedy prowess.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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Brian, an avid hunter known for his cooking prowess, owns Forest River Bean Co., and several hunting properties in the area.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallantry. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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