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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Helios announces new plasma propulsion technology that will reduce trips between Earth and Mars to one to two months. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The money is coming from the Helios Foundation, which invests in low-income and historically underrepresented communities in Arizona and Florida. Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026 What’s done is done, so now the task becomes figuring out how Helios can accelerate its own launch calendar. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 Other upcoming devices featuring the chips include Acer models (Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI), as well as the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 and Colorful iGame M16 Origo. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026 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 24 Apr. 2026.

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