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a large sandwich on a long split roll
shared a foot-long meatball hero with his friend
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Recent Examples of hero
Its hero ingredient—hyaluronic acid—helps to plump fine lines, while caffeine works to minimize puffiness.
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Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Because country star Dierks Bentley is nothing if not a solid curator of younger opening acts and heroes alike.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The historic Egmont was a Flemish general, a hero to his people in the Netherlands who attempts to serve the 16th century Spanish emperor, Philip II, and rife for Goethe’s romanticizing.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In 1965, inspired by the belief that women can be heroes, nursing student Frankie McGrath joins the Army Nurse Corps and serves in Vietnam.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Tracy Perez Han, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Because country star Dierks Bentley is nothing if not a solid curator of younger opening acts and heroes alike.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The historic Egmont was a Flemish general, a hero to his people in the Netherlands who attempts to serve the 16th century Spanish emperor, Philip II, and rife for Goethe’s romanticizing.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
In 1965, inspired by the belief that women can be heroes, nursing student Frankie McGrath joins the Army Nurse Corps and serves in Vietnam.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hero
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Some way short of the 467 made by his idol Vitor Baia, the Champions League-winning goalkeeper who inspired him to wear No 99 on his back, but hefty nonetheless.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rizo, on the other hand, talks a huge game, wants to make big moves, and pulls stunts with fake immunity idols at Tribal.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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It is equipped with eight vertical launch system (VLS) tubes, doubling the launcher count carried by earlier Arihant-class submarines.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Also based there are submarines in Russia’s Northern Fleet that can carry dozens of nuclear warheads each while hiding beneath sea ice.—
Tom Yulsman,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
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Often credited with the invention of the stiletto heel in the 1950s, Vivier brought a unique artistic flair to shoe design, influencing fashion icons and major luxury houses alike.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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This year, the hotel will celebrate 150 years as an icon of Southern hospitality, hosting presidents, dignitaries, and everyday folks.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kratos began as a Spartan warrior and a servant of Ares, the Greek god of war.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Hero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hero. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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