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
Force Multipliers War is often presented as a chivalric affair of bravery, valor and honor.
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Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Trump also highlighted the stories of valor of other Purple Heart recipients, including Army Spc. Kevin Jensen whose Humvee was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2008.
—Meg Kinnard The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
More than 80 years after he was killed in action during World War II, current and former members of Congress, along with veterans and civil rights groups, are still seeking to recognize him with the highest award for valor during combat.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Skeptics wonder if the true intention is to undermine efforts to move away from Confederate associations, an issue that has long split people who favor preserving an aspect of southern heritage and those who want slavery-supporting revels stripped of valor.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
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Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Trump also highlighted the stories of valor of other Purple Heart recipients, including Army Spc. Kevin Jensen whose Humvee was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2008.
—Meg Kinnard The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
More than 80 years after he was killed in action during World War II, current and former members of Congress, along with veterans and civil rights groups, are still seeking to recognize him with the highest award for valor during combat.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Skeptics wonder if the true intention is to undermine efforts to move away from Confederate associations, an issue that has long split people who favor preserving an aspect of southern heritage and those who want slavery-supporting revels stripped of valor.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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But luckily, heroism doesn’t have a hard out.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Based on real-life stories from the Camp Fire (still the deadliest wildfire in California history), The Lost Bus, which just premiered at the Toronto Film Festival ahead of a short September theatrical release and an October 3 debut on Apple TV+, offers plenty of suspense and heroism.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Harry brought his trademark humor and warmth to the awards, a ceremony honoring seriously ill children who have shown incredible courage, joking and making smiles all around.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The WellChild Awards, which celebrates the courage of seriously ill children and those who care for them, is sponsored by a charity Harry has long supported.—
Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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With Julian, Kusters has made an impressive, understated directorial debut about love, loss and the bravery required to keep trying to live in an unfair world.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Interpreting fall 2025 runways’ animal print trend on a more literal level, Tyla also went with Pandora Talisman collection picks like the Swallow Medallion Charm and Lion Medallion Charm, representative of hope and bravery, respectively.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At one point, though, Army found out about Kremser’s soccer prowess.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Without any fighting game prowess, a player can land a cinematic ultimate move practically by accident.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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