as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the absence of indecision even in the face of death is the true mark of valor
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Recent Examples of valor
Audubon has been home to three Medal of Honor recipients, men who have been given the highest military honor, bestowed on those who have exhibited extraordinary valor in combat − more recipients per capita, its mayor said, than any other town in the United States.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Over the past two and a half centuries, our warriors have shown unrivaled valor on fields, a battle around the globe.
—ABC News, 15 June 2025
More Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Anointing DeSantis entered Florida politics the old-fashioned way: Ivy League pedigree, military valor, Tea Party credentials.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Between the valor and efficiency of Ukraine’s military and the continuous support from its remaining allies, however, Russia has no real path forward in Ukraine.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 5 July 2025
Over the past two and a half centuries, our warriors have shown unrivaled valor on fields, a battle around the globe.
—ABC News, 15 June 2025
More Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Anointing DeSantis entered Florida politics the old-fashioned way: Ivy League pedigree, military valor, Tea Party credentials.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Between the valor and efficiency of Ukraine’s military and the continuous support from its remaining allies, however, Russia has no real path forward in Ukraine.
—Liana Fix, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
Noun
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Each account is filled with a mixture of heroism and doomed misadventure.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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Letting the action unfold in something close to real time, director Fred Zinnemann builds the tension slowly, letting Kane’s mounting desperation, rather than gunfights and acts of heroism, push the film along.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s a lot of encouragement and support and courage.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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And the ones in Norway are especially interesting because a lot of them in the north focus on outdoor living, Arctic survival and the use of Alaskan huskies to teach bravery, self-confidence.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Ajax should always be able to bring on youth players with bravery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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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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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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Under Allan’s servant leadership, Panasonic Energy has become the leading global supplier of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, both in scale and technical prowess.—
Allan Swan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Isak is an athletic dribbler with the power, technical prowess and eye for goal that teams covet.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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