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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
Here is the defender in action, protecting humanity against harm, while reminding us of Marvel’s own genesis in the bold stories of its Nazi-busting heroes.
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Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
All Dickens heroes are complete nonentities who know 217 wacky people.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale warned admirers to never meet your heroes, calling himself a disappointment compared to his on-screen characters.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
The heroes were Bruce Brown for his relentless ball pressure, Spencer Jones for his pesky physicality and Cam Johnson for his heady defensive impact as much as Jokic for his typical box score theatrics.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones and 72 years after House of the Dragon, A Knight of Seven Kingdom follows two unlikely heroes wandering Westeros … a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, these heroes deserve their honors, but what did that have to do with the State of the Union?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
This photo gallery documents the morning’s tribute in Lake Worth, from the motorcycle escort to the formal interment of heroes who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
This includes two heroes who responded to the shooting at a church in Grand Blanc last September.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
All Dickens heroes are complete nonentities who know 217 wacky people.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale warned admirers to never meet your heroes, calling himself a disappointment compared to his on-screen characters.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
The heroes were Bruce Brown for his relentless ball pressure, Spencer Jones for his pesky physicality and Cam Johnson for his heady defensive impact as much as Jokic for his typical box score theatrics.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones and 72 years after House of the Dragon, A Knight of Seven Kingdom follows two unlikely heroes wandering Westeros … a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Of course, these heroes deserve their honors, but what did that have to do with the State of the Union?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
This photo gallery documents the morning’s tribute in Lake Worth, from the motorcycle escort to the formal interment of heroes who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
This includes two heroes who responded to the shooting at a church in Grand Blanc last September.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
Noun
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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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As was the case in Madrid, where he was nicknamed ‘Bobby’, after mentioning Manchester United and England great and 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton when talking about his idols in an interview, Endrick has settled perfectly into the Lyon dressing room.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
20 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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The rock icons will play eight shows at the venue on October 1 and October 3, October 15 and October 17, October 22 and October 24.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the poem Klecko weaves together boxer Frazier’s left hook, butterflies and gods.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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There was a short period, near the end of a messy, deeply ambiguous night of football at the Parc des Princes, that could have come directly from May 2025, plucked from the timeline and placed here, a little winter gift from the sporting gods.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Timed to major releases like Project Hail Mary and featuring beloved classics like Star Wars and Batman, these kits range from display-worthy collectibles to interactive builds that come to life with the new Lego Smart Brick System.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Who and the songwriting duo behind all the classics — were completely frozen out and had to hopelessly watch from the sidelines.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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