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adjective

ˈval-yənt How to pronounce valiant (audio)
Definition of valiantnext
as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament valiant soldiers marching off to war

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valiant

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noun

as in stalwart

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Recent Examples of valiant
Adjective
The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close. — Miami Herald, 30 May 2026 Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 If this was 2023 and the Lightning were coming off three successive Stanley Cup final appearances, a valiant first-round exit would be excused. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026 Busch, who tragically died at 41 on Thursday from an undetermined illness, turned in a valiant effort in 2014, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 despite having limited experience in IndyCar. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for valiant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiant
  1. brave
  2. stalwart
  3. courageous
  4. hero
  5. gallant
  6. heroic
  7. fearless
Adjective
  • Good luck to these brave souls, who will face countless questions about this event at premieres and upfronts for the rest of their lives.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • Clive was big, and bombastic, and brave, and full of ideas, and just believed, believed, believed, believed.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Definition of brave
Noun
  • Louisville native Bob Thompson (1937-1966) has become a stalwart in American art museums.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The Lakers face negotiations with sharpshooters Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard, who are unrestricted free agents, and defensive stalwart Marcus Smart, who declined his player option to hit the open market.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of stalwart
Adjective
  • While this happened during my tenure as Superintendent, the hard and courageous work of the members of the Chicago Police Department should be given the credit.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • In another less courageous version, Carmy would simply learn to delegate and calm down rather than admit there was no healthy way forward for him at the Bear.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of courageous
Noun
  • Soldier Valley Spirits' objective is to support military heroes and their families, Greenwood said.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Shakespeare’s haughty Roman war hero, revered on the battlefield yet reviled by hungry plebeians, becomes the flash point in a young democracy tearing itself apart over power and sacrifice.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of hero
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant
Adjective
  • He had been dressed as a woman among the king’s daughters in order to avoid participating in the Trojan War and ultimately his fate to die a young heroic death, as opposed to a long life of obscurity.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Although Bichette now plays for the Mets, his accomplishments with the Blue Jays continue to resonate throughout the city, especially after a heroic moment in last year’s Fall Classic.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of fearless

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