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
Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
The classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
Noun
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The elephant’s peek-a-boo prowess wasn’t entirely surprising, given that Gabon has a lot of jungle to vanish into.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, this toy’s prowess doesn’t start and stop with its internal capabilities.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Teaching us the valor to start a new way of being and behaving.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Harriet Tubman Museum on the Eastern Shore reminds us of another woman of valor.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2025
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