as in heroism
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
commended the rescuers for their gallantry
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Recent Examples of gallantry
Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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
There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Queen Victoria created the unit in 1900 after an adviser suggested that the Irish regiments should wear shamrocks on their headdress every St. Patrick's Day as a nod to the crown's appreciation for their gallantry during the Boer War, the British Army said.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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
There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.
—Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gallantry
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Additionally, recent independent cinema in Iran has distanced itself from heroism and focuses on marginalized classes, while the narrators of Persian rap are the disillusioned members of society.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Gordon’s 2024-25 has been an emotional slingshot between physical highs and lows — a page-turning shooting breakout followed by nagging injury, followed by moments of franchise heroism.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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But any single act of courage might shift the trajectory of your life —or that of others.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This is where the first-responder physio plays a critical role — staying vigilant, trusting their training and instincts, and having the courage to make the tough decision to remove a player when necessary.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Even in those first sessions, Nikola stood out for his incredible bravery when going up against older boys.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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That indignation, those headlines, the praise for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s bravery and leadership cooling dramatically since those early days–in Europe and America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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She’s been a celebrity go-to for years—lending her undetectable blending, illuminating, and accentuating prowess to the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz for year; and now, somehow managing to distill her artistry in a line of products that feel expert, yes, but shockingly approachable.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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In addition to her prowess at finding the net in soccer, Nelson is adept at hitting balls over the net as a tennis player.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gallantry. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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