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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
a gallant firefighter, rushing into the burning house to save the children a gallant rescue
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as in noble
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
a gallant knight the members of that service club are known for their gallant service to the community
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
a great and gallant sailing ship
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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
he was quite a gallant, primping more than either of his sisters
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as in boyfriend
a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
she had a whole host of gallants vying for her hand in marriage
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Recent Examples of gallant
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 July 2025
Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
—Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Adjective
The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 11 July 2025
Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
—Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallant
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With Steph Curry in street clothes for the second consecutive game while dealing with runner’s knee, the 11-man Golden State put up a valiant effort that resulted in a come-from-behind 101-97 win.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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An eight-point halftime lead completely vanished, and after a valiant comeback effort, SMU point guard Boopie Miller’s game-winning shot was blocked at the buzzer.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Netflix's Bridgerton is a Regency-era series about the romantic follies of the noble Bridgerton family.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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Values to be tested Its obsession is also unusual in an industry prone to mission drift, where tech companies are founded on noble notions of improving humanity — before the obligations to investors take over.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump is in a position to add something magnificent to his legacy.—
Robert Yaro,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For some, romance means rose petals, chilled champagne and magnificent views.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The dude is unique, to say the least.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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True freshman Marco Jones is another one of those dudes who can just get at the QB.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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The boyfriend’s really sexy and loving and listens, and the husband’s really stable and good with the kids.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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When detectives confronted him with evidence that pointed to an indoor shooting, the boyfriend asked for a lawyer.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The queen of pop took Wallis as the subject of her 2011 film W.E., a dual-timeline story following ‘90s New Yorker Wally Winthrop and the ‘30s-era socialite who romanced a king.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
24 Jan. 2026
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In 1973, Boyd had an affair with Ronnie Wood, while Harrison did the same with Wood’s wife, and Harrison also later romanced Ringo Starr’s wife, Maureen Cox.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
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After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Braver Angels has created a cross-partisan Civic Scholars Council to explore the meanings of courageous citizenship and examine lessons of America’s civic history from different vantages.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Gallant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallant. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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