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 monumental
unusually large
a heroic statue of Alexander the Great astride his horse
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Recent Examples of heroic
These are heroic and welcome advancements, but philanthropy cannot solve the problem alone.
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Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Wearable visions of the future that make exploration look effortless, elegant, and even heroic.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays seemed in line to eliminate the New York Yankees on Tuesday before a heroic moment from superstar slugger Aaron Judge changed that.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
People sometimes expect some heroic situation.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
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Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Wearable visions of the future that make exploration look effortless, elegant, and even heroic.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays seemed in line to eliminate the New York Yankees on Tuesday before a heroic moment from superstar slugger Aaron Judge changed that.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
People sometimes expect some heroic situation.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroic
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In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brown makes a compelling case that we’re not wired for this level of uncertainty, and risk losing focus on the core values of courageous and sustainable leadership.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a fearless and courageous person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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The landscapes feel plucked from an epic poem, and centuries of battles, folklore, and ancient clans set the tone for a vibrant culture steeped in history.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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But underlying that drumbeat is a quagmire of epic proportions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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But as Shaboozey — who headlined the NFL’s Thanksgiving Halftime Show in November before making a cameo in the Christmas Day Beyoncé Bowl a month later — pointed out, Benito’s performance could be monumental for American football’s reach to worldwide audiences.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
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But figuring out equations for every process and putting them all together is a monumental task.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a Tigers team that was the American League’s best for much of the regular season enters an odd winter after a September and October of valiant effort but ultimately unfulfilled expectations.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Kurtz made a valiant effort for the A’s in Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a single plus a walk and scoring from second off a Shea Langeliers double in the eighth inning.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Brandon Elliott, aka Mullet Review, who's known around the Queen City for his mom-and-pop restaurant reviews, goofy T-shirts, and glorious blond locks, recently won the 2025 USA Adult Mullet Championship.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, one of the most successful 100-meter sprinters in history, was also in attendance, and Serena Williams crowned her with a glorious headpiece from Tiffany’s, too.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Steak 'n Shake recently began rolling out colossal American flags at its locations as numerous businesses embrace patriotic themes.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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His colossal fortune will instead go to charities.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Stay strong, be brave and if the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy and punch a higher floor!—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Willing-to-put-your-heart-on-the-line brave?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Maah Daah Hey Trail runs for 144 miles, offering some of the best exposure to what’s left of the country’s majestic grasslands, plus surprisingly jagged peaks, rugged plateaus, and ample river crossings.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Schwarber took a majestic swing in the fourth inning, launching a ball almost out of the stadium, and the Phillies could breathe again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Heroic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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