VALIANCE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

valiance

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Definition of valiance

as in heroism

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Recent Examples of valiance The valiance of Phoenix, which made it this far on its impressive resolve, proved to be a prop for Las Vegas’ excellence. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025 From the moment she was born — two months premature with a heart murmur — to her final few breaths, Virginia Castillo demonstrated valiance. — AZCentral.com, 11 Mar. 2021 Put anyone else on the UFC roster in Covington’s shoes, and his valiance in a losing effort would be lauded. — Dave Doyle, MMA Junkie, 15 Dec. 2019 But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten. — Teen Vogue, 1 Apr. 2019 The same was true, with opposite partisan valiance, of Democrats who supported Bill Clinton or Ted Kennedy. — Jeet Heer, The New Republic, 2 July 2018

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Noun

There are moments when bravery and heroism might be required.

— James Davis, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
And, for Arnold Roma, in the fight to keep Keith’s heroism alive.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

As Earth faces an overwhelming alien threat, these young aviators are thrown into relentless combat that tests their loyalty, courage and faith in one another.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
One woman writing for Hers described spending about an hour working up the courage for her first weight-loss shot, only to find the thin needle barely hurt.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

As night fell that day, Secret Service agents across the nation continued to respond with valor and courage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
The Navy is reportedly planning to recommend Miller’s name for the Medal of Honor—the country’s highest military decoration for acts of valor—although the final award would need to be approved by Congress.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of valor

Noun

In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of gallantry

Noun

His bravery and commitment deserve mountains of reverence, of course.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Machchhar’s actions have received widespread praise from political leaders, passengers who were onboard, those who know him as well as strangers who gathered in his home town to celebrate his bravery.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

It’s centered on Bryant’s pillars of passion, obsession, relentlessness, resilience and fearlessness, core traits that Bowman used to persevere and conquer.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Comey soon went all in on taking inspiration from Drexler, drawn to the fearlessness of her never-ending creativity.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of fearlessness

Noun

New recruits and seasoned officers alike take field trips to the Museum of Tolerance, where trainers extol the virtues of multiculturalism.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Baek Ki-hyeon aspired to walk a path of virtue and provide for their sister through honest means — but his calculating spymaster big brother was never going to let them out of his grasp.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

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