GALLANTRY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

gallantry

noun

ˈga-lən-trē

Definition of gallantry

as in heroism

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger commended the rescuers for their gallantry

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Recent Examples of gallantry In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible. — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026 During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gallantry

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Noun

Iâve always been drawn to exploring the more complex, human side of those experiences rather than simply celebrating the heroism.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
While his photographs capture moments of power, individuality, and almost mythological heroism, the documentary will offer an opportunity to explore the complicated realities behind those images.

— Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
As possibly the most thrilling option in the entire park, the free-fall station tests visitors’ bravery.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of bravery

Noun

But now, some of the key data centers at the heart of its technical prowess have been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks in the 4 1/2-year-old full-scale invasion, suffering damage that could take a long time to repair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Chinese medical equipment makers are increasingly challenging US, European, and Japanese competitors in hospitals around the world, extending Beijing’s technological prowess to yet another industry.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026

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