heroics
Britishplural noun
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prosody short for heroic verse
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extravagant or melodramatic language, behaviour, etc
Example Sentences
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Extraordinary heroics gained Ward a medal and little else; some unspecified amount of time later he’s making ends meet by flipping burgers.
From Salon
He “has mystical tendencies, no common sense, and a Wagnerian taste for heroics and death. He was born loaded with vanities and has developed megalomania as his final decoration.”
That turned back the almost-supernatural heroics of the Bears, who won games with fourth-quarter comebacks seven times this season, more than any other team.
From Los Angeles Times
Chicago has lived off of turnovers and late-game heroics, and that could come into play.
From Los Angeles Times
Before his FA Cup heroics on Sunday, Welbeck was already the ex-United player to have caused them most trouble in the Premier League.
From BBC
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