gallant
Example Sentences
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It is primarily a civilian award, but it may be awarded to military personnel for gallant conduct that is not in "the face of the enemy".
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Especially moving in “Neptune’s Fortune” is the insight and empathy Mr. Sancton brings to his consideration of the book’s bedeviled but oddly gallant protagonist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
A history of gallant women is the history of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
"We have lost a gallant son of the soil!"
From BBC • May 1, 2025
“If you will come too,” he answered, with a gallant little bow.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
