heroic

hi-ˈrō-ik
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heroic efforts
herculean efforts
legendary efforts
courageous efforts
a heroic figure
a historic figure
an epic figure
an iconic figure
a mythic figure
a legendary figure
heroic proportions
monumental proportions
mythic proportions
enormous proportions
gigantic proportions
epic proportions
heroic deeds
valiant deeds
noble deeds
honorable deeds
herculean deeds

Examples of heroic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In Lev Grossman’s novel, The Bright Sword, our heroic band of misfits faces similarly daunting odds as the days of Arthur’s Britain begin to fade into dusk, and a new age dawns. Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Monster House may be a bit too scary for very little kids, but older children will enjoy the heroic teens who take on the house. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024 While anyone with an iota of empathy will be moved by Edith and Sébastien’s heroic effort to make the best of a horrific situation, the actual film offers little beyond its heartwarming premise. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024 Brought to life by the Batcomputer to help defend Gotham City, the heroic Batwheels are thrust into hilarious hijinks and jaw-dropping action while learning important life lessons. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heroic 

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“Heroic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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