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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament those greathearted but otherwise ordinary individuals who answered their country's call for military service

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greathearted
Adjective
  • Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.
    Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Although Seattle’s skill talent has been great, Smith has never played behind even an average offensive line, and his last two offensive coordinators weren’t good enough to keep their jobs.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • By Nellie Bowles March 31, 2020 Get Outside and Safely Visit a National Park Now is the time to start looking ahead, to spring and summer excursions in the great outdoors.
    Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The museum's very name beautifully encapsulates its noble mission of bridging the rich tapestry of Bali's past, its vibrant present and the promising horizons of its future.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The science-fiction saga sees two forces who fight for control of the galaxy, the noble Ones and the evil Zeros, descending upon the French fishing village of Audresselles and trying to recruit the locals to their respective causes.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.
    The Glamour editors, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Jake spoke with Lilly (not her real name), one of Westwood’s victims, an incredibly brave woman who gave evidence in court and is refusing to allow Westwood’s behavior to define her.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • No manager in the American or National League history has won games at a higher clip than Roberts’ .627 winning percentage, and only the Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy has more postseason wins (57) among active managers.
    Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The goal is for Loam Entertainment to place executives in both Los Angeles and Tennessee to focus on developing high concept entertainment.
    Matt Minton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One suspects that six years on, Lloyd’s more fearless about putting his own stamp — with both feet — on Evita.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Set in December 2001, amid a devastating crisis, Lali, 18, flees with fearless teenage guerrillas convinced that Carlos Menem is to blame for the country’s collapse, determined to meet the former president in his lavish mansion in Anillaco and assassinate him.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Her heroic story is unarguably the stuff of movies.
    Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The midseason premiere of Grey’s Anatomy picked up right after Lucas Adams’ (Niko Terho) heroic actions potentially cost his life during an armed robbery.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The animal fell into an icy river in the Xinjiang city of Kashgar recently, according to footage of the valiant rescue effort and a description shared by Newsflare.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Greathearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greathearted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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