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Common collocations with heroism in American Collocation

heroism noun uncountable

US /ˈheroʊˌɪzəm/

extraordinary
genuine
great
individual
outstanding
selfless
true

He saved the lives of his comrades with selfless heroism.

show heroism

demonstrate
display
exhibit
show

The full scale of the heroism shown by the emergency services has finally emerged.

recognize someone’s heroism

acknowledge
applaud
celebrate
praise
recognize

We applaud their heroism, their bravery, and their commitment to democracy.

act

act
deed
example
feat

Morgan’s act of heroism put him in newspapers all over the country.

story

story
tale

Graphic battle scenes and tales of heroism will appeal to military historians and readers of adventure stories alike.

bravery
courage
determination
devotion
sacrifice
self-sacrifice

” Saving Private Ryan” is a story of heroism and sacrifice.