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adjective

ˈval-yənt How to pronounce valiant (audio)
Definition of valiantnext
as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament valiant soldiers marching off to war

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noun

as in stalwart

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Recent Examples of valiant
Adjective
And if the heat doesn’t get to you first, the humidity is sure to make a valiant attempt. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 The valiant citizen defenders of Baltimore staged a tenacious defense during the constant shelling. — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 1 June 2026 The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close. — Miami Herald, 30 May 2026 Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for valiant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
  1. brave
  2. stalwart
  3. courageous
  4. hero
  5. gallant
  6. heroic
  7. fearless
Adjective
  • This Fire sign reminds us that taking up space and being unapologetically yourself isn’t inherently selfish, and genuine self-expression can be incredibly brave.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • For those feeling brave, visit Nestor’s Cave in the Peloponnese region, which was the filming site for the Cyclops sequence.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 29 July 2026
Definition of brave
Noun
  • Those exits were followed last week by club stalwart Andrew Crofts vacating his role as joint assistant manager under Fabian Hurzeler to reunite with former Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi on the Italian’s staff at Tottenham Hotspur.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • As offensive coordinator in Kansas City from 2018-22, Bieniemy oversaw one of the league's most productive offenses to become an AFC stalwart, winning two Super Bowls in his tenure.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of stalwart
Adjective
  • Institutions do not become courageous by hiring courageous people.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • In this scenario, Rogen would emerge as a courageous if idiosyncratic folk hero — one richly rewarded for his stoner fortitude.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of courageous
Noun
  • The Ukrainian president received a bipartisan hero’s welcome in Washington, contrasting with tense previous visits.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 29 July 2026
  • With Logout’s punk credentials and Margo XS’s keen ear for self-referential, post-hyperpop production, HARDBODY’s hero’s journey is sarcastically relatable, like getting roasted in the group chat for last night’s shenanigans.
    — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026
Definition of hero
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • And there were plenty of heroic acts by thousands of health care workers who toiled tirelessly, risking their own lives to care for those who had fallen ill during the pandemic.
    — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Billy Zane earned global recognition as Cal Hockley in Titanic, his villainous role in Dead Calm, and as the heroic lead in The Phantom.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 July 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Other contenders include Malik Nabers (+2200), a young wideout returning from a torn ACL, and Jayden Daniels (+550), a fearless but injury-prone quarterback.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • She is later identified as Jyotirmayi Devpal (Jyoti), once a fearless and radical woman in her community who had fought for her rights and the freedom of the country.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
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