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

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Zaria Group assembled a diverse group of shareholders, including Helios as a primary investor. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Specifically, the company's Helios facility in West Texas serves CoreWeave 's AI and high-performance computing operations. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 23 July 2025 Wale Ayeni is the managing partner of Helios Digital Ventures, which has invested in disruptive technologies including blockchain companies. Wale Ayeni, semafor.com, 14 July 2025 Highlights include a gold oak wreath from the 4th century BC, a feline Egyptian deity, and a bust of Helios with contemporary gold sun rays. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Helios

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 20 Aug. 2025.

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