Synonyms of hero

hero

noun

ˈhir-(ˌ)ō 

1

as in idol

a person who is the object of extreme or uncritical devotion

fans of the sports hero didn't care what the facts were—in their minds, he was innocent of all criminal charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• idol
• icon
• god
• classic
• model
• ideal
• paragon
• exemplar
• nonpareil
• beau ideal

2

as in submarine

a large sandwich on a long split roll

shared a foot-long meatball hero with his friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• submarine
• sub
• torpedo
• grinder
• hoagie
• po'boy
• Italian sandwich
• Cuban sandwich

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hero

Roth himself plays the hero’s geek dad, who will get his just desserts. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Like a certain hero of Greek myth and big-screen blockbuster, the Etna of Yoon's title is the veteran of a catastrophic war, scarred in body and mind, dogged in pursuit of an improbable homecoming. — Colin Dwyer, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Lee Child is the man who dreamed up Jack Reacher, the action-hero star of 30 thrillers and counting. — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Now, more than ever, the world needs more everyday heroes like the folks who make up the (Pan-Mass Challenge). — Chris Jordan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing hero

• hero worship