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valor

noun

val·​or ˈva-lər How to pronounce valor (audio)
: strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery

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When Should You Use valor?

Valor in uniform is still rewarded by medals. Many American civic organizations award a Medal of Valor for physical courage, and the Air Force Medal of Honor displays the single word "Valor". The somewhat old-fashioned adjective valorous more often describes warriors of the past. But valiant is still in common use, though it less often describes military courage than other kinds of bravery or effort.

Example Sentences

The soldiers received the nation's highest award for valor. the absence of indecision even in the face of death is the true mark of valor
Recent Examples on the Web The Death of Seneca shows the philosopher dying standing up, signifying the Roman ideal of virtus: valor, bravery, and character. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 Daniel Gould, a Green Beret who won a Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan, only to be convicted in 2019 of conspiring to import a large quantity of cocaine into the U.S. from Colombia. Seth Harp, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2022 Independence day is a day to take pride, celebrate and respect our noble country's rich honor, valor, rich history, culture and tradition. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 15 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, Putin sent official condolences to Dugina’s parents and awarded Dugina a medal for valor. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 Among his many awards and decorations were 29 for valor. CBS News, 17 July 2022 Courage is bravery, valor, standing up to danger, guts and nerve all rolled into one. Harvey Mackay, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2022 One photo showed the mechanic hugging his daughter while wearing his Ukrainian military uniform, a medal for valor pinned to his chest. Drew Hinshaw, WSJ, 17 June 2022 The medal was initially authorized in March 1781 by the Continental Congress to recognize the valor shown by Gen. Daniel Morgan at the January 1781 Battle of Cowpens. CBS News, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English valour "worth, worthiness, bravery," borrowed from Anglo-French valor, valur, inherited or borrowed from early Medieval Latin valor, from Latin val- (stem of validus "in good health, robust, having legal authority," valēre "to be well, have strength") + -or, noun suffix — more at valid, wield

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of valor was in the 14th century

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