Famous Heroes In History

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noun a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

  • The hero of the story bravely faced the villain in the final showdown.
  • My dad is my hero because he always knows how to fix things around the house.
  • That firefighter is a real hero for rescuing all those people from the burning building.
  • She was hailed as a hero for standing up against injustice in her community.

noun behavior or actions that display great courage, especially in a desperate situation

  • The soldier was commended for his heroics on the battlefield.
  • Everyone was talking about Sarah's heroics at the soccer game.
  • Dude, did you see that guy's heroics last night? It was insane!
  • Her heroics in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her.