as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
valiant soldiers marching off to war
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Recent Examples of valiant
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The coat of arms above serves as the door for the ‘most noble, most loyal, most valiant and always loyal’.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
When senior Celina Frenz wasn’t dancing through defenders to create pressure, Kocher’s ability to find Meisner darting in from the left wing was the codebreaker against a valiant effort from Timnath.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Our brave and valiant forces delivered a resounding response, bringing the enemy to its knees.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The coat of arms above serves as the door for the ‘most noble, most loyal, most valiant and always loyal’.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
When senior Celina Frenz wasn’t dancing through defenders to create pressure, Kocher’s ability to find Meisner darting in from the left wing was the codebreaker against a valiant effort from Timnath.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
Adjective
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These brave men and women conducting rescue operations have saved many people but sadly, there have also been at least 50 fatalities reported, including 15 children as of Saturday night.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The future of this country belongs to those brave enough to remember—and bold enough to keep building toward a more perfect union.—
Stacey Abrams,
Essence,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Christian Horner, the Formula 1 stalwart and one of the star figures in the Netflix series Drive to Survive, has been sacked as team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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Since then, 13 other Japanese pitchers (the latest being the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto) have been All-Stars — but not Kuroda, a stalwart for the Dodgers and Yankees from 2008-14.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Be courageous and walk up to people who seem interesting.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Just in time for Mercury retrograde to begin on July 18, the messenger planet will backspin through your second house of self-worth and value systems, encouraging you to speak up and be more courageous and authentic about your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Survivors and former campers praised his legacy, describing him as a hero whose final act was one of selfless courage.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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As Superman’s main love interest, Lois is nearly as iconic as the hero himself!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.—
Karl Mondon,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Officials said more than 850 people had been rescued in the last 36 hours and there were heroic efforts at the camps to save children.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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This time, all the characters are heroic fire fighters.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The key was producing a fearless collective of players — at odds with the previous century of football in Belgium.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Her all-court game and fearless attitude have turned heads, and her poise beyond her years is drawing comparisons to some of the sport's all-time greats.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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