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
Calvin’s commentary emphasized clemency not only as a rational posture for a sovereign to adopt, but as a heroic virtue that is the essence of our common humanity.
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
No application of armed violence can make the men with guns as heroic as the people who choose to stand in their path with empty hands in defense of their neighbors.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Simmons had a heroic night with eight points and eight rebounds, playing much of it as an undersized 5-man with Magoon Gwath injured and the other bigs in foul trouble.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Turns out, the beloved cookie is getting a heroic makeover.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
No application of armed violence can make the men with guns as heroic as the people who choose to stand in their path with empty hands in defense of their neighbors.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Simmons had a heroic night with eight points and eight rebounds, playing much of it as an undersized 5-man with Magoon Gwath injured and the other bigs in foul trouble.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Turns out, the beloved cookie is getting a heroic makeover.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroic
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That single, raw courageous act for Fritzie to lie about her age spared her life in the moment.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A courageous vision can lead you through complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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An epic film that does justice to an epic book.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Orpheus parade always rolls on the Monday immediately before Mardi Gras Day and culminates with the epic black-tie Orpheuscapade (more on that later).—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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And the country has tremendous long-term potential.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 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,
30 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota goaltender Luca Di Pasquo was valiant on enemy ice, making 40 saves to keep the hosts from turning the game into a blowout.—
Tom Carothers,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck gave it a valiant effort, but his team came up just short in the college football national championship against the Indiana Hoosiers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the summertime, those same hills are alive with glorious hiking and biking among high mountain meadows and pristine lakes.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Geekie, who had one goal in 14 games, fanned on two glorious one-time attempts on the only power play in the period.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The final project aims to blend elements from space sims, first-person shooters, MMOs, and more into a massive amalgamation set in a huge, persistent universe.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Senate passed a package funding huge chunks of the federal government through September but setting a two-week stopwatch on the expiration of Homeland Security funding.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Today at Orlando Family Stage, the mission is to empower young people to be brave and empathetic.—
Julie Ruth Owen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Aquarius' 2026 love horoscope Be brave enough to lead with your heart, not just your mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The embroidery was magnificent, showcasing Chanel’s impeccable craftsmanship.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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See video … LISTEN Tune in for more on how artificial intelligence could be a 'magnificent' economic force worth embracing.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heroic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroic. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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