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hero

[heer-oh] / ˈhɪər oʊ /
NOUN
person noted for acts of courage or good
Synonyms
STRONG
champion conquering hero conqueror knight paladin person of the hour protector savior victor warrior white knight winner
Antonyms
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coward cur loser
NOUN
role model or idol
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eidolon example exemplar good example icon ideal idol model paragon person to look up to role model shining example
NOUN
principal character in story or drama
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lead lead character lead role leading character leading role main character principal character protagonist
STRONG
star
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antihero villain
STRONG
heavy
NOUN
godlike being
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deity demigod demigoddess divinity god goddess immortal superhero
NOUN
submarine sandwich
Synonyms
STRONG
grinder hoagy sub submarine torpedo

Example Sentences

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Hell, a political hero or two might even be made.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Zhao's 18-12 success over Mark Williams was a pivotal moment in the sport, instantly making the winner a national hero, and inspiring youngsters to take up snooker.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Madecassic acid is widely known in Korean skincare as a calming "hero ingredient," but new research suggests it may have a much bigger role to play.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Best remembered, that is, if not for the flag rescue that elevated him from a ballplayer to a hero.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

But I guess your hero wouldn’t bounce as much as Selkie!

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

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