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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
There's about the same Bob Marley, so all of our heroes.
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Marvel movies — with their iconic stable of heroes who can be portrayed by different actors — are arguably easier.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
There were heroes in her story too.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
The cause was the reintroduction of employment quotas for descendants of heroes of the South Asian nation’s 1971 independence struggle led by Joy’s grandfather, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
The heroes—Lion-O, Tygra, Cheetara, and Panthro among others—keep the inhabitants of their new home safe from a sorcerer known as Mumm-Ra.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
This is an extremely incomplete list of great actors—icons, legends, cult heroes, Oscar and Emmy winners—who have inhabited characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Hailed as heroes but paid like afterthoughts, teachers are leaving classrooms in droves as AI technology knocks on the door.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Daniela Avila, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Marvel movies — with their iconic stable of heroes who can be portrayed by different actors — are arguably easier.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
There were heroes in her story too.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
The cause was the reintroduction of employment quotas for descendants of heroes of the South Asian nation’s 1971 independence struggle led by Joy’s grandfather, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
The heroes—Lion-O, Tygra, Cheetara, and Panthro among others—keep the inhabitants of their new home safe from a sorcerer known as Mumm-Ra.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
This is an extremely incomplete list of great actors—icons, legends, cult heroes, Oscar and Emmy winners—who have inhabited characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Hailed as heroes but paid like afterthoughts, teachers are leaving classrooms in droves as AI technology knocks on the door.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroes
Noun
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However, while Rome may have been collecting idols and advantages, the true power in the tribe seems to rest with Teeny and Kishan.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Here, the five idols discuss their creative evolution, navigating the K-pop industry post-LOONA, and their deep connection to the fans who have supported them every step of the way.Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2024
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Rulers could ritually turn themselves into gods.James L. Fitzsimmons, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, rulers, and even gods, once performed ceremonies to K'awiil in order to try and summon other supernatural beings.James L. Fitzsimmons, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Set in 1934 London, director Anand Tucker’s film features the legendary actor (renowned for both his traditional Shakespeare performances and his portrayal of nerd icons such as Gandalf and Magneto) as theater critic Jimmy Erskine, famous for his vitriolic reviews.Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Apps could serve as branding too, because their icons—which are also business logos—were sitting on your smartphone screen.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Heroes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroes. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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