heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwi-zəm 
ˈhe-rə-,
also ˈhir-
1
: heroic conduct especially as exhibited in fulfilling a high purpose or attaining a noble end
2
: the qualities of a hero
Examples of heroism in a Sentence
women who showed heroism by fighting for their right to vote
the inspiring heroism of the firefighters who risked their lives to save the people trapped in the burning building
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In Spanish, my grandmother read tales from Las Mil y Una Noches—in English, The Thousand and One Nights—bringing the world beyond Leigh Street, Scheherazade's magical world of Central Asian pluck, heroism and ingenuity, into the life of my mother and her siblings.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
The character’s origins are briefly discussed in Thunderbolts*, but Walker’s foray into heroism and ultimate turn to darker activities is laid out in the series.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 1 May 2025
An exploration of quiet heroism, American Hostage shines a light on our culture, revealing truths that still strongly resonate.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The song is about the dream of hope, heroism and finding beauty in utter darkness.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2025
The character’s origins are briefly discussed in Thunderbolts*, but Walker’s foray into heroism and ultimate turn to darker activities is laid out in the series.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 1 May 2025
An exploration of quiet heroism, American Hostage shines a light on our culture, revealing truths that still strongly resonate.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heroism
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“Heroism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroism. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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heroism
noun
her·o·ism
ˈher-ə-ˌwiz-əm
also ˈhir-
: heroic conduct or qualities
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