as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of heroism
Drawing on archival materials and interviews with John Lewis and more than 250 people who knew him, David Greenberg leaves no doubt as to his subject’s heroism.
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Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
The film embraces heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Roy Kapur attributes the strong performance of South Indian films in Hindi-language markets to their approach to heroism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Angela Bassett, in 2024 alone, was responsible for acts of heroism in the skies and on the open seas.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
The film embraces heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Roy Kapur attributes the strong performance of South Indian films in Hindi-language markets to their approach to heroism.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Angela Bassett, in 2024 alone, was responsible for acts of heroism in the skies and on the open seas.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
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For all the valorization of courage, the show’s reluctance to tackle harder issues head-on feels rather toothless.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Community is also a place fueled by a core virtue: that’s love, which manifests in generosity, kindnesses, and courage.Alice Park, TIME, 7 Jan. 2025
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Your bravery & dedication to protecting our communities are nothing short of heroic.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden said the nation also stands with the 35 people injured in the attack and thanked first-responders for their bravery.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and returning All Stars 7 queen The Vivienne, who won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her comedic prowess and stunning looks on the runway, has died at age 32.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Anthony's tenure with the Knicks may not have resulted in a championship, but his scoring prowess and memorable performances revived basketball in New York during the early 2010s.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Medal of Valor is the nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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Biden will award Medals of Honor decades after the soldiers' acts of valor and self-sacrifice in Korea and Vietnam. Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest award for battlefield heroism, require extensive documentation and often years of advocacy by family members, comrades and members of Congress.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroism. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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