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
Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Ashley has an ingénue’s demeanor, but from the first episode, it’s been clear that there is fearlessness beneath her sunny surface.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The ambition, the fearlessness to walk up into my house and dance with my girls unannounced.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Collins believes, or at least implies, that the more radical tradition is the one that never bothered negotiating with those institutions at all—that the real fearlessness is in the work that was never asking for a seat at the table.
—Geoff Bennett, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
When Mars travels through Aries, the red planet operates at full strength, expressing its most natural attributes of courage, independence and fearlessness.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Being fearless in the room matches Devon's fearlessness.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Her career reflects extraordinary range and fearlessness.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
What courage, bravery, fearlessness, honesty, commitment, humanity, strength.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Ashley has an ingénue’s demeanor, but from the first episode, it’s been clear that there is fearlessness beneath her sunny surface.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The ambition, the fearlessness to walk up into my house and dance with my girls unannounced.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Collins believes, or at least implies, that the more radical tradition is the one that never bothered negotiating with those institutions at all—that the real fearlessness is in the work that was never asking for a seat at the table.
—Geoff Bennett, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
When Mars travels through Aries, the red planet operates at full strength, expressing its most natural attributes of courage, independence and fearlessness.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Being fearless in the room matches Devon's fearlessness.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Her career reflects extraordinary range and fearlessness.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
What courage, bravery, fearlessness, honesty, commitment, humanity, strength.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessness
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The courage to make those choices and keep moving forward is what has defined my journey.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The key cabin crew are flight attendants Penny (Lucy Barrett) and Zoe (Na Shi), both of whom demonstrate bravery, to different ends, and show caring attention to the terrified children.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Upending age-old narrative traditions, Paul’s heroism takes a sinister turn when Herbert reveals that the Bene Gesserit, an Illuminati-like secretive order of psychic matriarchs, has long been conditioning the Fremen to expect the arrival of a messiah, or mahdi, in their native tongue.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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An all-too-familiar contrast between heroism and destructiveness.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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For King Charles, the trip will be a test of his diplomatic prowess.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Fearlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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