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
During the Korean War, Private First Class Wataru Nakamura demonstrated extraordinary valor, dismantling an enemy machine gun nest and reclaiming several bunkers.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Biden will award Medals of Honor decades after the soldiers' acts of valor and self-sacrifice in Korea and Vietnam.
Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest award for battlefield heroism, require extensive documentation and often years of advocacy by family members, comrades and members of Congress.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
The Medal of Valor is the nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
For actions in Normandy, he was awarded the Silver Star, the U.S. military’s third-highest award for valor in combat.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Biden will award Medals of Honor decades after the soldiers' acts of valor and self-sacrifice in Korea and Vietnam.
Medals of Honor, the nation’s highest award for battlefield heroism, require extensive documentation and often years of advocacy by family members, comrades and members of Congress.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
The Medal of Valor is the nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
For actions in Normandy, he was awarded the Silver Star, the U.S. military’s third-highest award for valor in combat.
—Benjamin MacK-Jackson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for valor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valor
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That was Daniels’ fifth game-winning drive of his rookie season, including his Hail Mary heroism to beat the Bears on the final play in Week 8.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Robocop watch on max *San Andreas Year: 2015 Runtime: 1h 55m Director: Brad Peyton Some action movies are about heroism; some are about spectacle.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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Then came time to test my son’s courage and ride Tron, one of the park’s fastest coasters that reaches up to 60mph.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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And with that, the film can inspire courage in its audience, whatever their identity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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With poise, confidence, heart, passion, kindness, utter bravery and love!!!—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Despite the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy confirmed that the event will proceed as scheduled, with CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stating that the ceremony will serve as a fundraising effort for wildfire relief and honor the bravery of first responders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Roseanne Barr, who was fired by Disney from her titular ABC show in 2018 at the height of its ratings prowess, is plotting a TV comeback.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Manual Arts guard Devin Moody shows off his scoring prowess during a recent game.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valor. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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