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

When a woman who appears to be an older Gwen Stacy enters his life, Peter is forced to confront the past in a story that carries the bittersweet weight of a hero reckoning with his own mortality. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The heroes come to terms with their defeat in different ways—some more successfully than others. — Michael McDonough, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026

The ultimate honor is typically reserved for sporting heroes from the host country, often with Olympic excellence on their resume. — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Watch and decide who got the best and biggest hero shot of them all. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing hero

• hero worship