gallantry
noun
gal·lant·ry
ˈga-lən-trē 
plural gallantries
1
archaic
: gallant appearance
2
a
: an act of marked courtesy
b
: courteous attention to a lady
c
: amorous attention or pursuit
3
: spirited and conspicuous bravery
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Examples of gallantry in a Sentence
Many women were charmed by his old-fashioned gallantry.
commended the rescuers for their gallantry
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.
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Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.
—Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
These anecdotes revealed Daniel as someone who respected his elders and displayed gallantry — values Betker strived to impart to his son.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2024
In 1989 he was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2023
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Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
Superheroes have long been depicted wearing capes, which symbolize gallantry and underscore the fanciful nature of the superhero genre.
—Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
These anecdotes revealed Daniel as someone who respected his elders and displayed gallantry — values Betker strived to impart to his son.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2024
In 1989 he was awarded a Silver Star for gallantry.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2023
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“Gallantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallantry. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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gallantry
noun
gal·lant·ry
ˈgal-ən-trē
plural gallantries
1
a
: an act of notable courtesy
b
: courteous attention to a woman
2
: notable bravery
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