as in courageously
in a fearless manner
valiantly they plowed forward through the dense jungle
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Recent Examples of valiantly
The two-time champion Scottie Scheffler tried valiantly with a 4-under 68 but ultimately came up one stroke shy.
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Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
After so many seasons in which James valiantly carried otherwise ordinary teams to extraordinary achievements, the greatest scorer in NBA history was not even the Los Angeles Lakers' focal point this year.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
President Zelenskyy has fought valiantly, as the Ukrainians have, to save their nation.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
This is the point Miranda tries valiantly to impress upon Shinia in the women’s bathroom.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
But while these rocks have acted as a silent witness to generations of climbers who have chalked their fingers and attempted to move valiantly upward, the sport on the whole is at a unique inflection point, with women increasingly stepping in and showing their prowess on new routes.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
At times, Fedorova’s valiantly open-minded kinksters can seem blinkered in their own way.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
After so many seasons in which James valiantly carried otherwise ordinary teams to extraordinary achievements, the greatest scorer in NBA history was not even the Los Angeles Lakers' focal point this year.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
However Taparjan valiantly deconstructs her personality by examining her past and unearthing her demons and traumas.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
President Zelenskyy has fought valiantly, as the Ukrainians have, to save their nation.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
This is the point Miranda tries valiantly to impress upon Shinia in the women’s bathroom.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
But while these rocks have acted as a silent witness to generations of climbers who have chalked their fingers and attempted to move valiantly upward, the sport on the whole is at a unique inflection point, with women increasingly stepping in and showing their prowess on new routes.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
At times, Fedorova’s valiantly open-minded kinksters can seem blinkered in their own way.
—Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valiantly
Adverb
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Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s also drumming up the perception that the Fed is leaning toward lowering rates, which the three Fed presidents who dissented are firmly against.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The district, which spans parts of San Diego and Riverside counties, had long been considered firmly Republican territory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Valiantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valiantly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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