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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.
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Theirs is true valor, in the face of indescribable aggression.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Valor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valor. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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