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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
And then Alex is like all of Emily’s heroes.
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, the walls are lined with photos of local sports heroes—from youth leagues to the Tigers and the Grizzlies.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
The killers were heralded as heroes, but time has changed that view, and the national historic site was created in 2007 to commemorate the killings.
—R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
When he was finally called to the microphone, Rubio began what has become a familiar routine, offering Trump the kind of adulation that is ordinarily reserved for heroes.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
New heroes step up The Bills’ primary offensive weakness all season has been their pass-catchers.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Journalists are our modern heroes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Playoff heroes can come in all shapes and sizes.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Tickets cost $35 for heroes, which include — but are not limited to — teachers, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, active military and veterans.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, the walls are lined with photos of local sports heroes—from youth leagues to the Tigers and the Grizzlies.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
The killers were heralded as heroes, but time has changed that view, and the national historic site was created in 2007 to commemorate the killings.
—R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
When he was finally called to the microphone, Rubio began what has become a familiar routine, offering Trump the kind of adulation that is ordinarily reserved for heroes.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
New heroes step up The Bills’ primary offensive weakness all season has been their pass-catchers.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Journalists are our modern heroes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Playoff heroes can come in all shapes and sizes.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Tickets cost $35 for heroes, which include — but are not limited to — teachers, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, active military and veterans.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
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The residency show is a bit of a love letter to the music idols and genres from decades past.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Just thinking about having this film play in the same place where one of his idols, Elvis Presley performed, was thrilling.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nuclear ballistic missile submarines can carry out devastating strikes, while conventional submarines can disrupt shipping and trade.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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On the show floor, Econogy icons indicate companies that have completed Texpertise’s sustainability check, making responsible sourcing visible and actionable.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Suddenly though, Artemis had to cut off this fling, because gods and goddesses were not supposed to have romances with mortals.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Publix has their bakery classics that never disappoint—cookie cake and Key lime pie for us always are at the top of lists.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Screenings take place on select days throughout the year, featuring a range of movie classics at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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