heroes

NOUN

submarine sandwich

Synonyms

STRONG

grinder hoagie sub submarine torpedo

NOUN

brave person; champion

Synonyms

WEAK

ace adventurer celebrity combatant conqueror daredevil demigod diva exemplar gallant god goddess great person heavy ideal idol lead leading person lion martyr model paladin person of the hour popular figure prima donna principal protagonist saint star superstar tin god victor worthy

Example Sentences

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The fun part was, because he would be my age, thinking about growing up in Philly at that time and who his heroes would be, having ideas for tattoos, stuff like that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

At the close of an abundant day, Harding met Dudamel at Dodger Stadium to watch L.A.’s hometown heroes take on the Colorado Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Universe conditioned us to worship such false idols, portraying wealthy, aristocratic heroes as our greatest defense against alien threats and vigilantes working beyond the reach of the law as the true keepers of justice.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

"All those children are such heroes," Bella's mum added.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Meantime he made trial of the ointment and at the touch of it a terrible, irresistible power entered into him and the heroes all exulted.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton