hero
Example Sentences
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The antique heroes of the 1780s vanish from his work, replaced by the drama of modern French revolutionary martyrs.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander congratulated the recipients and said the annual list was "packed with local heroes".
From BBC
Returning from Cuba a national hero, Roosevelt was elected governor of New York in late 1898 and initiated progressive reforms in fields such as conservation, education, corporate regulation and worker protection.
He reassured them “that every effort is being made to return their son, a brave hero, for burial in Israel,” his office said in a statement.
When a player is unable to fulfil a task, another can "save" them and receive a "hero token" -- tallied at the end to determine a winner.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
