Synonyms for
Heroes
Definition
Heroes are people who are admired for their bravery, achievements, and noble qualities.
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Common collocations
- real heroes
- everyday heroes
- local heroes
- war heroes
- super heroes
- heroic deeds
- our heroes
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Usage note
While 'heroes' refers to admirable individuals, it can also be used ironically or sarcastically for those who are not admirable. The plural form is 'heroes'.
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Example sentences
- Superman is a hero because he saves people from danger.
- My dad is my hero because he works hard to provide for our family.
- The soldiers who fought in the war are heroes because they protected our country.
- The doctors and nurses who work in hospitals are heroes because they help sick people feel better.
- Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero because he fought for civil rights and equality for all people.
Quotes
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell
True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. - Arthur Ashe
You don't have to be a superhero to do good in the world. - Lucy Liu