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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
Next Thursday, Larry Merchant, my dear friend and one of my newspaper heroes, turns 95 years young.
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Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
During their recent magical World Series run, the champion Dodgers had many heroes, but one constant.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
In the midst of all this, Ukrainian energy and emergency workers are being celebrated as national heroes.
—Michael Holtz, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
The new protagonists are bound to run into beloved characters from Baldur’s Gate 3 — some of them heroes, some of them villains, some of them literally devils — who occupy the same world.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Next to Stephen, you guys are heroes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
The national nonprofit helps American heroes — including veterans, Gold Star families, and fallen first responders' families.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Indie Sparks writes strong heroines whose knees go weak for cinnamon roll heroes with dirty mouths and the skills to walk the talk.
—Meg Miller, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
As if cursed since the Civil War, residents continue to mistake their homegrown villains for heroes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
During their recent magical World Series run, the champion Dodgers had many heroes, but one constant.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
In the midst of all this, Ukrainian energy and emergency workers are being celebrated as national heroes.
—Michael Holtz, New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2026
The new protagonists are bound to run into beloved characters from Baldur’s Gate 3 — some of them heroes, some of them villains, some of them literally devils — who occupy the same world.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Next to Stephen, you guys are heroes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
The national nonprofit helps American heroes — including veterans, Gold Star families, and fallen first responders' families.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Indie Sparks writes strong heroines whose knees go weak for cinnamon roll heroes with dirty mouths and the skills to walk the talk.
—Meg Miller, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
As if cursed since the Civil War, residents continue to mistake their homegrown villains for heroes.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
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Because the sort of celebrity documentary that Melania has been made in the image of aren’t made for general audiences — they’re made for fans who treat the experience of viewing them as another act of devotion to their idols.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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There's also a hunt for special idols across the country.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even with large battery banks, diesel-electric submarines eventually need to recharge.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Autonomous robotic submarines are very much in fashion as naval planners work on future strategies in which underwater drones play a key part in patrolling and monitoring the world's oceans.—
David Szondy
February 09,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2026
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Reflecting on Black style icons, Osuji believes one person in particular embodies Zena Ziora.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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It will be held primarily at the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan, featuring performances by icons like Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, as well as traditional elements like the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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Las Vegas is no longer the seat of the sportsbook gods.—
Dan Piepenbring,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Well, the football gods have a sense of humor.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The menu features all of the classics, including omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and steak and eggs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Upon arrival, guests immediately tucked into cocktails and a gourmet take on tailgate classics—think chicken fingers and meatballs, as well as fan-favorite big dill and chicken caesar pizzas from Aldi.—
Cassie Gill,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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