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as in submarine
a large sandwich on a long split roll
shared a foot-long meatball hero with his friend
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Recent Examples of hero
Kitty's sparring partner is her crime-committing hero, Bad Guys mastermind Wolf.
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EW.com, 22 July 2025
The brother of late NFL star and Army hero Pat Tillman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a post office and sparking a fire that gutted the building, according to reports.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Our hero is Kasper (Gustav Giese), an extravagantly tattooed boxer and young father, who falls in with a gang of thieves to pull off a major score, targeting millions.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Honor these heroes that have given their life at a young age.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 July 2025
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EW.com, 22 July 2025
The brother of late NFL star and Army hero Pat Tillman was arrested after allegedly crashing into a post office and sparking a fire that gutted the building, according to reports.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Our hero is Kasper (Gustav Giese), an extravagantly tattooed boxer and young father, who falls in with a gang of thieves to pull off a major score, targeting millions.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Honor these heroes that have given their life at a young age.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hero
Noun
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Jo Yu-ri’s casting is particularly noteworthy given her unique position as both a former K-pop idol and emerging dramatic actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 July 2025
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The Japan debut single by the five-member K-pop virtual idol group launched with 388,211 copies after being released on July 9, topping sales and coming in at No. 5 for radio airplay.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The security canopy was installed to conceal the submarine from overhead observation.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The submarines use mechanical arms to collect the rocks and special sampling pumps and bags to collect the hydrothermal fluids.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Want to drink in the same bar as outlaw icons Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson?—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hacks icon Deborah Vance can handle anything — except the thought of signing a fan's arm for a permanent tattoo!—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Odysseus’ journey is harsh and filled with challenges, including encounters with gods, the Cyclops Polyphemus (a one-eyed giant), the Sirens (creatures with the bodies of birds and the heads of women who lured sailors to their doom), and the witch-goddess Circe.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
17 July 2025
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Brightly painted vermillion poles support the temple over gods of thunder, lightning, and the sea, who taught the locals how to make salt from the ocean.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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“Hero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hero. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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