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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Noun
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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Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar applauded its brave storytelling.—
Olivia Pinnock,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Thank you to the [Lexington police] and [Kentucky State Police] for their brave efforts today.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Raley, a stalwart for the Mets’ bullpen in 2023, underwent Tommy John surgery early last season after throwing only seven innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Anderson and Sam Waterston were the two Law & Order stalwarts who returned to help the show get back on its feet after a 10-year hiatus.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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That means listening to the courageous parents and former yeshiva students who have spoken out and sounded the alarm — and being willing to stand up to entrenched interests when the stakes are as high as a child’s future.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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In tennis, Billie Jean King was a courageous first.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Ben Rice became the hero in the series-tying victory, breaking a 4-4 tie in the ninth inning with a first-pitch solo home run off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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The three Leone Westerns had made Eastwood a youth hero, an emblematic cinematic rebel.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Depicted is a serpentine landscape where the heroic raid took place.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In a heroic effort to distract the demogorgons so his friends could kill Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), Eddie meets his demise after being brutally murdered in the Upside Down.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Our evolution lives in fabric, form and fearless self-expression.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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At the top were leaders like the character played by Matthew McConaughey—fast-talking, endlessly confident, seemingly fearless.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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