as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of heroism
Curtis served in Iraq and Afghanistan and was awarded the Purple Heart for heroism, per ABC affiliate WCVB.
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David Chiu, People.com, 2 May 2025
Other survivors described scenes of heroism amid the terror.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Additionally, recent independent cinema in Iran has distanced itself from heroism and focuses on marginalized classes, while the narrators of Persian rap are the disillusioned members of society.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Gordon’s 2024-25 has been an emotional slingshot between physical highs and lows — a page-turning shooting breakout followed by nagging injury, followed by moments of franchise heroism.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 2 May 2025
Other survivors described scenes of heroism amid the terror.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Additionally, recent independent cinema in Iran has distanced itself from heroism and focuses on marginalized classes, while the narrators of Persian rap are the disillusioned members of society.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Gordon’s 2024-25 has been an emotional slingshot between physical highs and lows — a page-turning shooting breakout followed by nagging injury, followed by moments of franchise heroism.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
Noun
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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But the tender, artful balladry and sorcerous studio experimentation that cemented his legacy are totally sui generis for the genre, comprising an act of emotional and creative bravery so rare and beautiful in American culture that it has never been successfully imitated.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Internet users can't get enough of Kenneth's bravery and determination, despite his small stature.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Aspiring leaders or new managers don’t have to be in a leadership position to start building their leadership prowess.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Momma gives it to Addy to honor her bravery, the same valor that her great-grandmother had possessed in surviving Middle Passage, the auction block, and life on the plantation.—
Jaha Nailah Avery
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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That valor gave us the freest, greatest and most noble Republic ever to exist on the face of the earth.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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