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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Mbappe is second and, at only 27, will no doubt surpass his compatriot while also earning legendary centre-forward status in Madrid - though on the grandest stage, his World Cup heroics came largely off the left.
From BBC
Ibrox contorted itself as the goalkeeper performed heroics and then the place let out a guttural groan as Hatate made it third time lucky.
From BBC
Attention certainly focused on Hughes’ heroics in overtime.
From Los Angeles Times
His heroics sent the Americans to a thrilling, 2-1 victory over Canada, 46 years to the day since a ragtag bunch of amateurs upset the Soviet Union in the Miracle on Ice.
His heroics made the 24-run victory sound more comfortable than it was.
From Barron's
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