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

Baywatch is, of course, the globally recognizable show about lifeguards patrolling the beaches of LA and Hawaii, which three decades ago made heroes of its stars and creators. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

So, naturally, the current Republican administration is treating today’s Nicaraguan dissidents as heroes and honoring the offer of sanctuary, right? — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The character could be shaded as having been an early prototype for pulp heroes such as The Shadow and even later, Batman. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

While people in Israel are praising the passengers and the captain as heroes for averting disaster, a broader debate is emerging over government failures that allowed something like this to happen, Lonsdorf says. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

The New England Patriots’ game-winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday is can’t-miss content by one of those least likely heroes, which reminds us just how great this game can be. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Musically, the album showed the band evolving beyond the Southern-rockisms of Opera, drawing upon contemporary influences like Centromatic and Steve Earle as well as heroes who recorded in their hometown. — Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026

The passengers who halted the attack and helped regain control of the aircraft have been hailed as heroes in Israel. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026

The heroes come to terms with their defeat in different ways—some more successfully than others. — Michael McDonough, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026