hero
noun
a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character.
heroes
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pluralof hero.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While activists and heroes usually get most of the public’s attention, queer historian and author Timothy Stewart-Winter argues that it’s just as important to focus on the more complicated figures.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
He’s obviously looked at as one of our founding fathers of of country music, and one of our patriarchal heroes of the genre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Children, so mad about rugby league that they will fashion a ball out of anything they can find, run alongside the team bus, eager to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
"These are our heroes; the greatest children of Israel," said one police officer as he looked at portraits of his fallen colleagues.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
“Sometimes even heroes need a little help. Like when their bones are broken. Or their head is stuck inside a plastic cone. That’s a good time to ask for help.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
