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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heroic efforts
a heroic figure
heroic proportions
monumental proportions
mythic proportions
enormous proportions
gigantic proportions
epic proportions
heroic deeds
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Recent Examples of heroic
On the other hand, those who defend the existing alliance structure argue that the United States must be faithful to its commitments and stand by the heroic people of Ukraine and Europe against a revanchist Russia.
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Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Her heroic story is unarguably the stuff of movies.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The midseason premiere of Grey’s Anatomy picked up right after Lucas Adams’ (Niko Terho) heroic actions potentially cost his life during an armed robbery.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Peter Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Henney is best known for playing the strapping and heroic Special Agent Matt Simmons on Criminal Minds.
—Hoda Mallone, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Her heroic story is unarguably the stuff of movies.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The midseason premiere of Grey’s Anatomy picked up right after Lucas Adams’ (Niko Terho) heroic actions potentially cost his life during an armed robbery.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroic
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Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Separately, Anthony is adapting the adventure epic Jaguar for Janet Zucker and Silent Films while Ali is executive producing Nicole Perlman’s limited series Challenger with Searchlight Television.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Word spread about a beautiful beach called Haad Rin, a one-mile strip of pearl-white sand flanked by rocky outcrops on the southern tip of neighboring Koh Phangan, which was only accessible by longtail boat or an epic trudge through jungle paths.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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Updike captured not only the ball’s trajectory and its monumental effect but also the moment’s mix of jubilation and relief.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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And for the 25 percent of Americans who experience insomnia every year, finding your best bedroom setup for sleep can be a monumental task.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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The rest of the episode shows the Current’s valiant efforts despite the loss in the NWSL semifinals against Orlando.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the many tributes her colleagues pay her valiant war effort, there is one that screams from the pages of her book.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Mature males grow long, glorious, pendulous snoods.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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This sparkling evening will culminate in a glorious one-night-only performance starring Broadway standout Ashley Blanchet (Frozen, Beautiful), Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked), and Emmy nominee Angela Ingersoll (Get Happy, End of the Rainbow).—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lunar Client debuted in April 2019 and struggled financially in its early days, but the company remained self-funded, with founders often going unpaid, before the platform’s popularity gained colossal momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The colossal storm will put over 100 million people at risk of severe weather, from blizzard conditions in the northern Plains to tornadoes and wildfires in the South.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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LaBruce’s idiosyncrasy is connected to the fearless audacity of his brave, tragic inspiration, Pasolini.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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But for first-time visitors, nothing quite beats the thrill of skiing in Zermatt with the Matterhorn’s majestic silhouette as your backdrop.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The majestic trophy is one of the most famous in sports with the face of the winner of each year’s Indianapolis 500 attached to the trophy, cast in sterling silver.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Heroic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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