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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
Meanwhile, hydrating heroes like hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensure skin stays natural-looking and never cakey.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
One of those heroes was Garry Shandling.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The day was filled with heroes, expected and not.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
A couple who luckily spotted a truck leaving a box on the side of the road became heroes for 16 puppies.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Julie Henneberry would like people learning about 9/11 to know the personal stories, the heroes and even people's pain.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Our human heroes walk the same paths of the same garden, enter the buildings of the same campus but each perceive a different world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
But what really changed for our heroes?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
The episode takes our heroes to a European night club on a black ops mission to intercept an arms dealer.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
One of those heroes was Garry Shandling.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The day was filled with heroes, expected and not.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
A couple who luckily spotted a truck leaving a box on the side of the road became heroes for 16 puppies.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Julie Henneberry would like people learning about 9/11 to know the personal stories, the heroes and even people's pain.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Our human heroes walk the same paths of the same garden, enter the buildings of the same campus but each perceive a different world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
But what really changed for our heroes?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
Noun
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The film is not just about Kanye’s fame, but about other idols, too.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Having been in the industry for many years, GK noticed that several K-pop idols struggled to surpass their standard seven-year contract, often peaking in their teens or twenties.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Submarine Squadron 15 operates one Virginia-class and four Los Angeles-class submarines out of Naval Base Guam.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Conventional sonar and radar systems rarely help detect such submarines.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the delicate and sturdy structure with a multitiered roof that makes her box look a pagoda devoted to the baking gods.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 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
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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Past editions have seen icons like Tracey Emin and Sir Peter Blake selling their work to delighted collectors and casual passers-by alike.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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