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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
However, these heroes face a threat hidden in the very tools meant to protect them.
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Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Once upon a time, England sent out two of their legendary heroes, Graham Gooch and Mike Gatting, on the 1994/95 Ashes tour.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Sharpe's backfield heroes in those days were Mel Farr, Altie Taylor and Steve Owens.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
When Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda passed away earlier this year, fans across the Bay in San Francisco gathered at the statues of their heroes to pay their respects.
—Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
One of the Dodgers' postseason heroes was pitcher Walker Buehler, who stepped up in the absence of multiple starters to dominate in the World Series.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
As Born Primitive looks to the future, the company plans to expand its charitable initiatives, ensuring that its mission of supporting America’s heroes continues to inspire action across the country.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Vaccination and testing services made its staff into heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
This is a three-player cooperative roguelike, where players pick premade heroes, loot up during the day and prepare for a boss fight at night.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Once upon a time, England sent out two of their legendary heroes, Graham Gooch and Mike Gatting, on the 1994/95 Ashes tour.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Sharpe's backfield heroes in those days were Mel Farr, Altie Taylor and Steve Owens.
—Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
When Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda passed away earlier this year, fans across the Bay in San Francisco gathered at the statues of their heroes to pay their respects.
—Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
One of the Dodgers' postseason heroes was pitcher Walker Buehler, who stepped up in the absence of multiple starters to dominate in the World Series.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
As Born Primitive looks to the future, the company plans to expand its charitable initiatives, ensuring that its mission of supporting America’s heroes continues to inspire action across the country.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Vaccination and testing services made its staff into heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
This is a three-player cooperative roguelike, where players pick premade heroes, loot up during the day and prepare for a boss fight at night.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
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Fittingly, this one comes out in July — perfect for reading on a beach between scavenger hunts for immunity idols.Sally Tamarkin, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tilda is one of our modern filmmaking idols, and has also long been part of the Berlinale family.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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Homer’s epic poem dates back to the 8th century BC and tells of gods, goddesses and monsters — the type of material foreign to Nolan’s work so far.Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Featuring several iconic figures of Greek myth — from gods Athena and Posiden to nymph Calypso and sorceress Circe — the original story is one of the most famous tales in literary history and remains widely taught and studied today.Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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Stop-motion man and dog Wallace and Gromit are pop culture icons in their native UK and Oscar-winning legends in the US, and their worldwide appeal is undeniable.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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It is given to icons in the business.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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