as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of fearlessness
Caris LeVert LeVert blossomed into one of the Nets’ most dynamic young players, someone who could shift a game with his creativity and fearlessness.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Among them was the plane’s owner, Greg Biffle, a NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee whose life as a humanitarian off the track measured up to his fearlessness on it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
That brand of fearlessness seems par for the course for Collins, whose Flight Risk, released earlier this year on Sony Music Nashville, doesn’t play it safe.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
The Disney Television Studios president also serves as head of global original television strategy at Disney Entertainment and took to the stage at Kings Place to talk fearlessness and failure with producer Roma Khanna.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Dec. 2025
There was a kind of fearlessness in the performance.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
From Jo’s fearlessness to Amy’s overzealous ambition, all four sisters carry an undeniable uniqueness, much like the 12 signs in the zodiac.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
When his fearlessness finally resulted in an ACL tear in a 2017 game against the Rams, the common takeaway seemed to be that this was bound to happen.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
So mature, his conviction, his instincts, his fearlessness, and to give something which is so different yet so connecting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
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The gathering is not passive remembrance, but a collective act of courage.—
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Against a backdrop of a world divided, these teens rise with fire, wit, and unshakable humanity – delivering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.—
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And she was given the keys to bravery.—
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What was so heartbreaking and inspiring was the quiet bravery and resilience of the people in Ukraine.—
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In the aftermath, stories of heroism and horror have been shared by survivors and the families of those who died.—
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The museum also emphasizes education, aiming to connect younger generations with the Medal's core values through exhibits and programming that encourage reflection on service, character, and heroism.—
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
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To demonstrate sartorial prowess, pair an oversized sweater vest with a striped button-down and mid-calf boots.—
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Green, not known for his scoring prowess, even hit a couple of 3-pointers and made a free throw on three consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter.—
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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