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
And then the sobering reflection of today of the lives lost, the heroic things that took place on that day by so many.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And on Wednesday, McCarthy was rewarded for his heroic efforts in the Vikings' comeback victory.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, Manchis' heroic deed left the dog with damage to her vocal chords, and her bark has shifted into a low rasp, Zarate added to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
This sculptural Snoopy mug brings the scene to life, featuring the dog in his heroic Flying Ace outfit (which doubles as an adorable Halloween costume idea), scarf and goggles in place, ready for imaginative aerial battles.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And on Wednesday, McCarthy was rewarded for his heroic efforts in the Vikings' comeback victory.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, Manchis' heroic deed left the dog with damage to her vocal chords, and her bark has shifted into a low rasp, Zarate added to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
This sculptural Snoopy mug brings the scene to life, featuring the dog in his heroic Flying Ace outfit (which doubles as an adorable Halloween costume idea), scarf and goggles in place, ready for imaginative aerial battles.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroic
Adjective
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His friendship and courageous toil for the soul of America always spurred me to do more—for our nation and for the kingdom.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Highlights the power of inquiry and courageous pivots.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Clark, who knelt beside Foo 30 years ago when the surfer was pulled lifeless from the sea, watched Slebir’s epic ride that day from the back of a Sea-Doo, set up to pull flailing surfers aboard.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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American growth and opportunity in times like 1836-61 and 1865-1913—and even, sure enough, 1811-12—was epic.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This is one of those monumental quests.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the world marks the 10th anniversary of the monumental Paris Climate Agreement, Newsweek will host its second Pillars of the Green Transition Conference during Climate Week 2025 NYC, which runs from September 21 to 28.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, which included a run of 19 unanswered points, the early miscues essentially buried Carolina in a hole the Panthers couldn’t fully climb out of.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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His boundless pride in America and his valiant belief in free speech will leave a lasting impact.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Angela Flournoy follows her highly honored first novel, The Turner House (2016), with an illuminating polyphonic exploration of the glorious heights and darkest lows of friendships among four women.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid, November 4 From Kevin De Bruyne’s glorious homecoming, to one that could be a more awkward affair as Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool just months after leaving his boyhood club for Real Madrid.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to Cook, Apple shareholders are not protesting the company's colossal domestic manufacturing spend.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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And so, with these four short works, the divide between the fantastical and the real, the inside and the outside collapses, laying bare this colossal network connecting us all.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since then, McKie’s says his 6-year-old daughter and fiancée, who is expecting a baby girl in October, have praised his brave act.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk was an incredible patriot — brave, tough as hell, and a dear friend to our entire family.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Toby Meyjes
Shane Croucher
John Feng
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Buyers come here for the majestic historic villas and the joy of living in a seaside city full of culture and fabulous food (this is the place that invented pesto).—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The costumes, designed by Dede Ayite, were subtle and yet highly symbolic, suggesting the colloquial nature of Yoruba gods, or the epic, majestic nature of our brothers.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Heroic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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