noble action

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Knausgaard pushes back against those who believe fiction should only portray noble action and sentiment: the professional takers of offense, the mismanagers of ambiguity.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2020

Their noble action has struck chords in our hearts which will vibrate forever.

From Time Magazine Archive

It would be a noble action of yours to make the fortune of a poor man.

From Fairy Tales From all Nations by Montalba, Anthony R.

Ignavia is inaptitude for any noble action, and particularly for deeds of valor; timiditas is, under certain circumstances, excusable; ignavia is absolutely blamable.

From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Döderlein, Ludwig

But there is some consolation in the thought that even death may bind the survivors closer, and leave as a legacy enduring motives to noble action.

From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Stephen, Leslie, Sir