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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The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Their acts of heroism were just unbelievable.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Sitting inside a vehicle, explorers redefined heroism around mastery of machines and self.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 May 2026
But none of their streaks of zero heroism remotely compares with the untouchability of Miller’s streak.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Their acts of heroism were just unbelievable.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Sitting inside a vehicle, explorers redefined heroism around mastery of machines and self.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 12 May 2026
But none of their streaks of zero heroism remotely compares with the untouchability of Miller’s streak.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 1 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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