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
He had been awarded a Bronze Star for valor and had won numerous other medals during his time in the Marines, including two Marine Purple Heart medals.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
He was awarded a Bronze Star with valor after a battle in Mosul, Iraq, in 2005, in which he was shot multiple times but continued to fight alongside his troops.
—Courtney Kube, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a father of German nationalism, even accused Europeans of deliberately keeping German lands fragmented—the better to enlist German valor for their own conquests.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Some of the Medal of Honor recipients at Wounded Knee also appear to have failed to meet the requirements of valor of their day, according to Mears.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
He was awarded a Bronze Star with valor after a battle in Mosul, Iraq, in 2005, in which he was shot multiple times but continued to fight alongside his troops.
—Courtney Kube, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a father of German nationalism, even accused Europeans of deliberately keeping German lands fragmented—the better to enlist German valor for their own conquests.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Some of the Medal of Honor recipients at Wounded Knee also appear to have failed to meet the requirements of valor of their day, according to Mears.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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Rod's rescue of his ex-wife appeared to be an act of heroism.Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Few actors make self-torture feel like a kind of heroism. 27.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our state stands ready to follow a leader with the courage to act.Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024
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To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 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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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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With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andrews' professional prowess was recognized in 2022 when she was honored with the Pat Summerall Award, a prestigious accolade named after the late sportscaster Pat Summerall.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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