valor

[val-er] / ˈvæl ər /

NOUN

bravery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boldness courage derring-do determination fearlessness firmness fortitude gallantry grit heroism prowess tenacity

STRONG

arete backbone dash defiance fight guts hardihood heart intrepidity invincibility mettle moxie nerve pluck resolution sand spirit spunk starch stomach valiance valiancy

WEAK

indomitableness intestinal fortitude

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cowardice fear irresolution meekness timidity weakness

Example Sentences

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More than 16 million Americans served in World War II. A conflict of that scale demands valor and bravery, and our servicemen answered the call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As a marine, Mueller earned a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

His valor is worth remembering on its merits, and the history is instructive about the threats now facing the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Esta modesta tienda de barrio vendió en 2023 un boleto ganador del premio mayor de Powerball por valor de 1040 millones de dólares.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

So far she is the only woman to have received the nation’s highest decoration for valor.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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