Definitions

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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Perhaps the biggest winner will be Musk’s old pal, Antonio Gracias, who runs Valor Equity Partners out of Chicago.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In December the event included competitions in four categories: FC Online, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Free Fire and Arena of Valor, a multiplayer online battle game.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Naphat, 29, was expelled from the Games in December for "using unauthorised third-party software or hardware modification" during the Arena of Valor competition, a letter from a SEA Games delegate said at the time.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Valor is building its first processing facility in Houston and has received funding from venture-capital firms and the National Science Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Nina closed her eyes, and I slowly recited the first ten lines of Ve Valor a Sartane.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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