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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
The unsung heroes behind the state’s 28 ski areas are the patrollers.
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Meteorologists were among the unsung heroes of this history changing moment.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Sam was one of my acting heroes.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 6 June 2026
The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
That voice — warm but firm, clear yet folksy, deliberate and passionate — rings through every gallery, praising past heroes and encouraging future ones.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Whiplash Most of 'Masters of the Universe''s heroes and villains were one-offs, but some were extremely derivative of other franchises.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Farmers are being hailed as heroes for rejecting millions of dollars to turn their land into data centers, while claims of the facilities bringing jobs to the area are being met with incredulity and frustration.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Simon was more interested in sociological dynamics about what makes a city tick than traditional heroes or villains, creating a complex portrait of humanity at its best and worst.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Meteorologists were among the unsung heroes of this history changing moment.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Sam was one of my acting heroes.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 6 June 2026
The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
That voice — warm but firm, clear yet folksy, deliberate and passionate — rings through every gallery, praising past heroes and encouraging future ones.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
Whiplash Most of 'Masters of the Universe''s heroes and villains were one-offs, but some were extremely derivative of other franchises.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Farmers are being hailed as heroes for rejecting millions of dollars to turn their land into data centers, while claims of the facilities bringing jobs to the area are being met with incredulity and frustration.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Simon was more interested in sociological dynamics about what makes a city tick than traditional heroes or villains, creating a complex portrait of humanity at its best and worst.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
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Fernandes considers his compatriot and namesake Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United as one of his idols.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The woman's phone is encased in an undulating rubbery glitter sculpture with tiny portraits of K-pop idols suspended inside.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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China has successfully tested a huge airborne electromagnetic detection system that could locate hidden nuclear submarines operating deep beneath the ocean surface.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Everyone expected bombing, submarines, battleships, and all hell to break loose at any moment.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Such renowned cultural icons such as rappers Flo Rida and Rick Ross call the neighborhood their home.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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The Sex Pistols and the Ramones were my gods, and each left their own trail of addiction and wreckage inside these walls.—
Gene Park,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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My sister had been named for a girl raped by Zeus, god of all gods, who turned himself into a swan for the occasion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Expect classics from the American songbook, wily new interpretations of contemporary pop songs, Broadway standards and lots of sweet between-song patter.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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The Midtown Farmers Market treated visitors to jazz this Saturday as A King’s Dream performed classics on bass guitar and saxophone, kicking off a month full of experiences including musical performances and more.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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