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as in submarine
a large sandwich on a long split roll
shared a foot-long meatball hero with his friend
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Recent Examples of hero
One of those heroes was Garry Shandling.
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Begin with the Week 1 offense, which started slowly before McCarthy became the hero in his debut on national television.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Rotisserie chicken is a weeknight hero, offering convenience and versatility as a flavorful protein that can be enjoyed on its own, shredded into salads, folded into casseroles, or added to soups.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Chris Pratt, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who voiced Mario in the first film, is confirmed to be returning as the voice of our hopping hero.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Begin with the Week 1 offense, which started slowly before McCarthy became the hero in his debut on national television.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Rotisserie chicken is a weeknight hero, offering convenience and versatility as a flavorful protein that can be enjoyed on its own, shredded into salads, folded into casseroles, or added to soups.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Chris Pratt, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who voiced Mario in the first film, is confirmed to be returning as the voice of our hopping hero.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hero
Noun
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He’s thrilled to accept an invitation to spend a week doing some heavy-duty training with his idol, star quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), at White’s remote desert compound.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The film is not just about Kanye’s fame, but about other idols, too.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Other modules included a turbine and cooling system, which are also core components of a submarine's nuclear propulsion unit.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The modules supplied were likely taken from decommissioned Russian submarines, as per the report.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Founded in 1925, the legendary space has seen everyone from Dolly Parton to Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Garth Brooks and countless other icons deliver career-defining performances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their partnership endured until her final show in 1975, cementing her image as a fashion icon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or, begrudgingly, at least a god.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Knight slowly explores the city and uncovers its many secrets, learning about the Lovecraftian gods who shaped it.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hero. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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