1
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service
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2
as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a greathearted program to provide basic necessities to millions of children in war-torn countries
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greathearted
Adjective
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This was his rallying cry for the nation, urging citizens to be bold and courageous in their vision for solutions for not just the US but also the world’s most pressing problems.—
Leah M. Wright,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025 -
His service—particularly that courageous assault landing encounter during the invasion of Sicily—earned him a handful of military awards, including a Purple Heart.—
Vic Verbalaitis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Being able to create ourselves has felt like the greatest, the final privilege.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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Selig decided a great way to boost attendance would be to start interleague play, ending an almost century-old tradition of separate but equal leagues that would meet only in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But these noble and desirable purposes all involve trade-offs, which Democrats often prefer to ignore.—
Clive Crook,
Twin Cities,
21 Aug. 2025
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That most were working on the project for objectively noble reasons in a war against authoritarianism only compounds the tragedy.—
Ed Simon
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Jordana Brewster plays Dom’s loyal, caring and brave sister Mia Toretto, who becomes the wife of franchise co-lead Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and mother of their children.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rostam, one of the strongest and bravest heroes of Persia, kills his own son, Sohrab, because Sohrab fought for Turan, an enemy nation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fiber: Uses fiber-optic cables for high speeds and reliability.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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That ratio is significantly higher than Milwaukee County as a whole, which has one for every 193 people and the entire state of Wisconsin which has one for every 275 people.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stacie continues to capture bold national attention and admiration, with her journey standing as a masterclass in fearless innovation and lasting brand excellence.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Months away from becoming an octogenarian, Neil Young remains as spunky, fearless and outspoken as any major artist of his generation — let alone those who followed.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Second World War, the many ways the war effort was impacted by fashion, the many contributions by women which remain largely forgotten, and the many stories of heroic resistance against fascism, are this writer’s favorite.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Likely because of its obvious similarities to The Conversation, David Mackenzie’s first proper release in nearly a decade is being touted as some kind of heroic callback to the adult thrillers of the 1970s.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Fires Back After Most Recent WNBA Fine Despite their valiant effort, the Fever ended up losing the game by a final score of 95-90.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Harrison makes a valiant attempt to challenge Vinny on his refusal to fix the black mold that’s triggering Dante’s asthma attacks.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Greathearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greathearted. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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