Helios

noun

He·​li·​os ˈhē-lē-əs How to pronounce Helios (audio)
-(ˌ)ōs
: the god of the sun in Greek mythology compare sol

Examples of Helios in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Helios Neo 16 was built to be imposing, much like its namesake. PCMAG, 25 June 2024 The service — which offered subscribers access to screenings at various movie theaters for a monthly fee — began to unravel after Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. purchased a majority stake in the company and dramatically dropped the monthly subscription price to $9.95 instead of $30 to $50. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 According to the Epic model, aerial photography and other renderings, Dark Universe will be wedged between Super Nintendo World and the 500-room Helios Grand Hotel. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024 After initially launching in 2011, the service lowered its price to $9.95 a month in 2017, as Helios and Matheson bought a majority stake in the company and took control. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for Helios 

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Word History

Etymology

Greek Hēlios

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Helios was in 1829

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“Helios.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Helios. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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