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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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
With your help and with the courage, sacrifice and heroism of Iran’s greatest youth, our best latest chapter is being written right now.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart, Cram downplayed his heroism.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Rousseau’s message was meant to offer condolences for the deaths and sympathy for the injured—and also to reassure the company’s rattled 37,000 employees and put the spotlight on the heroism of the pilots and crew.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
With your help and with the courage, sacrifice and heroism of Iran’s greatest youth, our best latest chapter is being written right now.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart, Cram downplayed his heroism.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Rousseau’s message was meant to offer condolences for the deaths and sympathy for the injured—and also to reassure the company’s rattled 37,000 employees and put the spotlight on the heroism of the pilots and crew.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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