valor
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7.1
- noun
- /ˈvælɚ/
- US
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valor
- To one and all, I pledge, from this day forward, to rule my kingdom with wisdom and valor.
- deeds of valor
- bravery and valor
- personal valor
Like there is there is valor in doing things properly.
- Like there is there is valor in doing things properly.
- Nobody earned a single high valor medal from that mission.
- I had the Medal for Valor.
- I just think they would both choose you, Even though Jesse's the only one with an, with enough valor to stay all night in the tent.
- We were watching this show about the Battle of Thermopylae and, and it was like all about, you know, valor and glory on the battlefield.
- They're recognizing you for the, you know, the valor of the accomplishment and people felt felt like they were on the journey with me.
- So perfect example is, you know, the, the history behind the Stolen Valor Act.
- I did a town hall of sorts in this election when I sat down with the Tim Walz stolen valor former colleagues.
- So I think when you do stuff like that, it's certainly not, it's not up there with stolen valor, but it certainly is.
Examples
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We welcome back to Harvard a woman of uncommon valor, Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
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It's heartening to see soldiers of Rome display such valor.
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Remember that there is more valor in the fight than in the victory.
Blog text (10) -
Caution is the better part of valor: I ran the last few steps.
Fiction book (1996) -
They may sing of your valor yet, little brother.
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His valor was inspirational, and it was really moving to see how much the community mourned him.
Academic text (2015) -
This nation jealously guards its highest award for valor, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Of this ancestor, they never tired of talking, rehearsing deeds of valor, legends, and myths.
Academic text (2007) -
Three Army NCOs received the Distinguished Service Cross, and many others performed extraordinary deeds of valor, initiative, or professionalism.
Academic text (1995) -
The soldiers displayed immense valor during the fierce battle, risking their lives to protect others.
Synonyms
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1.4
Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger
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2.3
A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear
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4.2
Great courage shown in dangerous or difficult situations
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7.7
Brave action in dangerous situations, especially in battle
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3.7
Courage to do something difficult even when you feel afraid
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9.9
Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty
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3.2
Courage to take risks or face danger
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4.9
Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty
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7.0
Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk
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8.9
A person's brave action when they face danger
Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle
Great courage shown when facing danger
Great courage in dangerous situations
Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty
Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away
Actions that are brave in dangerous or very difficult situations
Antonyms
Compounds
- Literature
Saying you served in the military or earned medals when you did not to get respect
How Brave
Surface Forms
Etymology
Valor comes from an old Latin word meaning 'worth', and it is related to the English word value. So, to show valor is to show your worth and strength when you face danger.