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

In a sense, there are three heroes and villains, and there was never a question that [the women] were not expendable, whereas everyone else around them was, depending on how the story worked. — Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

That’s the same stage that heroes of mine have been on — James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Marvel’s superhero multiverse is set for a massive shakeup in the mega crossover that will see heroes from multiple dimensions — including members of the Fantastic Four, X-Men and Avengers — facing a powerful new threat. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Fauci will be remembered as one of the great heroes of public health and modern medicine. — Alessandra Hirsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

However, even after the operation was made public, the World War II heroes were not widely celebrated through special events. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2026

More G-men arrive as the three find their way outside, and our heroes appear to be trapped until an unlikely ally rolls up in a minivan, urging them to get in. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026

Featuring local cult heroes Isobel Fox and Will Menaker in key supporting roles. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

After a screen montage depicting the duo as action heroes, Ne-Yo came out the gate blazing. — Rashad Alexander august 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026