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Recent Examples of valiance
From the moment she was born — two months premature with a heart murmur — to her final few breaths, Virginia Castillo demonstrated valiance.
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AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
But Morgan’s valiance goes even further.
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Mar. 2021
It’s about the need for a kind of action movie valiance that, by 1971, is dead in a way and never entirely returns.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2020
Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded.
—Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019
But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten.
—Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy.
—Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021
But Morgan’s valiance goes even further.
—Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 10 Mar. 2021
It’s about the need for a kind of action movie valiance that, by 1971, is dead in a way and never entirely returns.
—Wesley Morris, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2020
Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded.
—Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019
But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten.
—Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019
The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy.
—Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiance
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The image of your mother being too sleepy to enjoy the spoils of her own hard work—or to even be fully present as her children enjoyed those spoils—struck me as such a succinct encapsulation of her sacrifice and her heroism, as well as their drawbacks.—
G'ra Asim
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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In mid-2022, the Kremlin created the Military-Patriotic Film Support Foundation (Voenkino), tasked with financing productions that promote heroism, national unity and loyalty to the armed forces.—
Ilan Berman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ironically, the very adaptability and intellectual courage the future demands are often harder to cultivate in today’s college climate.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In an atmosphere of repression and fear, these women discover courage, solidarity, and the power of imagination through the simple transformative act of reading together.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Clooney, the son of a career newsman himself, has worked tirelessly to convey the gravity and valor of Murrow’s legacy.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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Brian Driscoll won awards for bravery and valor and led hostage rescue teams before briefly serving as acting FBI director this year.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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From families torn apart to moments of hope emerging in the face of unspeakable tragedy to incredible bravery against the odds, each episode reveals the human cost and resilience born out of chaos.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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McCoy called for his listeners to carry with them the same hope and fearlessness Kirk harbored.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The same fearlessness, the same confidence, the same trust in his arm and his weapons, were all back after a 22-month absence.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ironically, the old-school virtues (honesty, excellent service, treating people right) are the edgiest competitive strategy in the cutthroat modern market.—
Boris Kontsevoi,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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William Osler, who practiced and taught medicine across the English-speaking world around the turn of the twentieth century, positioned aequanimitas—equanimity—as a primary virtue for physicians.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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But in both the case of the watch and the clock that inspired it, the designs aren’t simply about keeping time, but about representing it with real daring and artistry.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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The most daring of the time began partaking in motorcycle hillclimbs, which became the foundation of American motorcycle competitions.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Valiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiance. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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