heroic
Example Sentences
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Only a combination of wastefulness from the visitors and the heroics of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario prevented it from being a hammering.
From BBC
Meanwhile, TV shows with heroic workers like “The Pitt” and “Severance” have enjoyed huge cultural traction.
The Kurds, by contrast, are loyal, steadfast and heroic allies.
These heroic shows of manhood long fascinated Mojica, who frequented jaripeos with family — and quietly forged a community with other locals who diverged from Mexican gender norms.
From Los Angeles Times
Acting as the greengrocer in his analogy, Mr. Carney proclaimed that it is time for world leaders to follow his heroic example, take the proverbial signs out of their windows and speak truth to power.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
