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as in idols
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
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as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll
shared a foot-long meatball hero with his friend
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Recent Examples of heroes
Meanwhile, hydrating heroes like hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensure skin stays natural-looking and never cakey.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
One of those heroes was Garry Shandling.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The day was filled with heroes, expected and not.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
A couple who luckily spotted a truck leaving a box on the side of the road became heroes for 16 puppies.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Julie Henneberry would like people learning about 9/11 to know the personal stories, the heroes and even people's pain.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Our human heroes walk the same paths of the same garden, enter the buildings of the same campus but each perceive a different world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
But what really changed for our heroes?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
One of those heroes was Garry Shandling.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The day was filled with heroes, expected and not.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
A couple who luckily spotted a truck leaving a box on the side of the road became heroes for 16 puppies.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Julie Henneberry would like people learning about 9/11 to know the personal stories, the heroes and even people's pain.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Our human heroes walk the same paths of the same garden, enter the buildings of the same campus but each perceive a different world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
But what really changed for our heroes?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
Noun
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So Yeon, while Zoey's appearance was drawn from several K-pop idols.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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With animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks, dynamic choreography combined with powerful vocals makes Rumi, Mira, and Zoey feel like real K-Pop idols, even though the audience knows they are animated.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Quantum navigation could follow the same path, starting in submarines and ending in smartphones.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Naval facility German submarines, or U-boats, were a formidable foe during WWII, sinking not just enemy warships but also many commercial vessels.—
A.K. Whitney,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the delicate and sturdy structure with a multitiered roof that makes her box look a pagoda devoted to the baking gods.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Knight slowly explores the city and uncovers its many secrets, learning about the Lovecraftian gods who shaped it.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Opening in 1977, the legendary NYC club was the stomping grounds for the world’s most famous icons.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Kirk’s path to national prominence was unlike that of other MAGA icons.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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