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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Early Prime Day Gaming Laptop Deals Gaming laptops often push the weight envelope, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo is no exception. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026 As a result of this and the 98 qubits Helios hosts, the machine as a whole is essentially impossible to simulate using classical computers. ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026 The show will be staged in Epic’s Celestial Park, which stretches from the entrance to the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026 The Helios Horizon flight is the first real step across that line. Omar Kardoudi june 12, New Atlas, 12 June 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 Jun. 2026.

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