heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 
ˈhe-rə-
also ˈhir-
1
: heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end
2
: the qualities of a hero
Examples of heroism in a Sentence
women who showed heroism by fighting for their right to vote
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Community leaders and lawmakers paid tribute to Eastland’s bravery, calling his final actions emblematic of the quiet heroism displayed during one of the deadliest natural disasters of the year.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Die Hard John McClane's (Bruce Willis) heroism in the face of a terrorist threat led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) takes place on Christmas Eve.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Kohen hopes that one of the biggest takeaways from Bondi Beach is that everyday heroism – when ordinary people do extraordinary things – is something anyone is capable of.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, the stories and the heroism of bystanders who tried to stop the shooters have dominated headlines.
—Kriti Gupta, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Die Hard John McClane's (Bruce Willis) heroism in the face of a terrorist threat led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) takes place on Christmas Eve.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Kohen hopes that one of the biggest takeaways from Bondi Beach is that everyday heroism – when ordinary people do extraordinary things – is something anyone is capable of.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Since then, the stories and the heroism of bystanders who tried to stop the shooters have dominated headlines.
—Kriti Gupta, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heroism
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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