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Definitions

heroics

NOUN
boast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bluster
STRONG
avowal bombast braggadocio bravado exaggeration gasconade grandiloquence joy pretension pride self-satisfaction swank treasure vaunt
WEAK
pride and joy
Antonyms
STRONG
humility modesty
WEAK
deprecation
NOUN
rescue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
delivery recovery relief salvage
STRONG
deliverance disembarrassment disentanglement emancipation exploit extrication feat heroism liberation performance ransom reclaiming reclamation recovering redemption release salvation saving
Antonyms
STRONG
failure
WEAK
danger peril

Example Sentences

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Kerr is no stranger to producing heroics, especially against South Africa, as she inspired New Zealand to victory against them in a T20 World Cup final in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The playoff-chasing Orlando Magic edged another thriller against the Dallas Mavericks thanks to last-gasp heroics by Jalen Suggs.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

He was key to their wins in 2019 and 2022, of course, but also on the field for their most recent Ashes win and Ben Stokes' heroics at Headingley.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

McDavid couldn’t get off a clean shot and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck — whose game-long heroics will forever be remembered — slapped the puck away.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

First thing Monday morning, Curly would call Mother Paula’s corporate headquarters to give the vice-president the details of the arrest, and of his own heroics.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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