hi-ˈrō-ik
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also heroical
1
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
a memorial honoring the heroic nurses who served in the war
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2
as in epic
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
an opera production of heroic proportions
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3
as in tremendous
unusually large
a heroic statue of Alexander the Great astride his horse
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Recent Examples of heroic
Hot, humid and exhausting – a heroic effort backed up by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and a host of federal agencies.
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Hank Tester, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Trailing 2-1 in the series, the Warriors rode a heroic performance by Curry (43 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) in Game 4 in Boston to turn the series in their favor.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
But instead of a tragic death, the Grey’s writers opted for one final heroic act as Owen got himself out and saved the lives of a family trapped in their car, a fitting way to close out his medical arc that recalls the war incident that triggered his PTSD.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Anyone who has spent time in the archives knows that heroic work is being done to preserve Hollywood history on the lots, museums and archives around the world.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Hank Tester, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Trailing 2-1 in the series, the Warriors rode a heroic performance by Curry (43 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) in Game 4 in Boston to turn the series in their favor.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
But instead of a tragic death, the Grey’s writers opted for one final heroic act as Owen got himself out and saved the lives of a family trapped in their car, a fitting way to close out his medical arc that recalls the war incident that triggered his PTSD.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Anyone who has spent time in the archives knows that heroic work is being done to preserve Hollywood history on the lots, museums and archives around the world.
—Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroic
Adjective
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But a courageous governor, LeRoy Collins, fought his heart out for voting rights and fair apportionment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Bolton Hill neighbors react Neighbors called her actions courageous.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Welina Terrace, which is only open for dinner, feels a bit fancier; low-lit with live music and epic views of the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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At its heart is the Conquest necklace, a masterpiece that feels as though it could have been uncovered at the end of an epic voyage.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors, too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The tunnel was built after careful planning and executed with tremendous effort.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Embiid’s injury status still looms after valiant efforts from his reserve teammates.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Tulip The Sun's glorious shift into fiery Aries marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Just to switch gears for a second, the 2025-2026 season had some huge roster changes.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Instead of wanting to hide her hairstyle, the toddler came home proud of herself for being brave enough to go through with it.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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One brave man ignores a greeting.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Afterwards, cross the road and wander the magnificent university that inspired Hogwarts.—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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This week, the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger in Norway announced its recent acquisition of a magnificent sheath, thanks to a curious hiker out for a walk one morning.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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“Heroic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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