Synonyms of heroes

heroes

noun

plural of hero

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• idols
• icons
• gods
• classics
• models
• ideals
• paragons
• exemplars
• nonpareils
• beau ideals

2

as in submarines

a large sandwich on a long split roll

shared a foot-long meatball hero with his friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• submarines
• subs
• torpedoes
• grinders
• hoagies
• Italian sandwiches
• Cuban sandwiches
• po'boys

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heroes

Halloween of 1981 arrives for the privileged heroes of FX/Hulu’s The Shards. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

Growing up, Lee was one of the few Asian heroes Remigio saw represented on screen, and his films quickly became favorites. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

These shades of grey only deepen when lightsabers start to change colors, and unlikely heroes rise. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 5 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

But Mama’s imagination helps the time pass more quickly, and the duo become brave knights protecting from a dragon from a prince, or heroes capturing art thieves at a museum. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

How in the Nine Realms did Thor—a bland, long-haired jock set to inherit his daddy’s empire—become one of Marvel’s most interesting and likeable heroes? — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Continue reading … HEROES RESPONDED — Off-duty trooper and armed citizen hailed as heroes after returning fire on In-N-Out gunman. — FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The multitasking product simplifies your getting-ready routine since it’s packed with SPF 45 and plenty of skin care heroes. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026