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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 songs in question span genres, decades and continents, and include new artists, unsung heroes and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Unlike some of the past Knicks heroes, from Walt Frazier to Charles Oakley to Latrell Sprewell, these Knicks do not boast larger-than-life personalities.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Mangroves are one of the world's unsung environmental heroes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Former Mayor Sam Yorty, who was pushed into a runoff in 1973, was defeated by then-Councilmember Tom Bradley, whom Bass cites as one of her heroes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"I believe him, and I'm sure you both are heroes, but I need you to tell us what happened too. Okay?"

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman