as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of heroism
And so the film, for all its gore and austerity, ceases to be anything but another rote war drama, with predictable arcs that bend toward heroism.
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
The character’s origins are briefly discussed in Thunderbolts*, but Walker’s foray into heroism and ultimate turn to darker activities is laid out in the series.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2025
In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
The character’s origins are briefly discussed in Thunderbolts*, but Walker’s foray into heroism and ultimate turn to darker activities is laid out in the series.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroism
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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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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.—
Harmony Holiday,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 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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Sindoor's vibrant red color symbolizes feminine valor, power, courage, ferocity, compassion, and grace.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Black men wanted their opportunity to show their valor, strength, and commitment to the colonial struggle.—
Time,
Time,
5 May 2025
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroism. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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