as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of fearlessness
By the time Alex Honnold finished pulling himself up the 1,667-foot glass-and-steel facade of Taipei 101, the athleticism and fearlessness of his feat were viscerally unmistakable to anyone who had been tuning in to Netflix’s live broadcast for the past 90-plus minutes.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The miracle of her tenacity and fearlessness felt phoenix-like.
—Michael Alcée, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Such focus and such fearlessness.
—Jon Bream, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Well are things like, fearlessness, determination, , a willingness to push your own limits.
—Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
Roan's look was criticized by some, who deemed it tacky, but cheered by fans of her fearlessness.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Freeski standout Alex Hall competes with a rare mix of fearlessness and tranquility, as The Athletic’s Zak Keefer profiled.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Like the other characters in the book, Harper is a stock figure, the brainiac child, but her fearlessness in the face of a crumbling, dishonest world reinvigorates the type.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
For Zelda, that fearlessness is inherited.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
The miracle of her tenacity and fearlessness felt phoenix-like.
—Michael Alcée, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Such focus and such fearlessness.
—Jon Bream, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Well are things like, fearlessness, determination, , a willingness to push your own limits.
—Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2026
Roan's look was criticized by some, who deemed it tacky, but cheered by fans of her fearlessness.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Freeski standout Alex Hall competes with a rare mix of fearlessness and tranquility, as The Athletic’s Zak Keefer profiled.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Like the other characters in the book, Harper is a stock figure, the brainiac child, but her fearlessness in the face of a crumbling, dishonest world reinvigorates the type.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
For Zelda, that fearlessness is inherited.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
Noun
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There is always a final shot — the one taken out of misplaced faith that courage can be distilled.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 When kindness meets courage, hearts feel safe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But nothing compared to Vietnam when showcasing Black bravery, strength, and even political expression in the war zones of Southeast Asia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the sub-zero temperatures of winter, everyday Minnesotans have showed the nation their bravery, empathy and decency in the face of rogue agents masquerading as law enforcement officers.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both seemed hellbent on denigrating Black military achievements and glory, even bizarrely trying to have narratives of Black heroism erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Dutch-Dutch aren’t exactly known for their hardball heroism.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 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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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team of Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson were the favorites to at least get a bronze medal given Shiffrin’s prowess on the World Cup circuit and Johnson won a gold medal in downhill earlier in the Games.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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