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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
a memorial honoring the heroic nurses who served in the war
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as in epic
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
an opera production of heroic proportions
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as in monumental
unusually large
a heroic statue of Alexander the Great astride his horse
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heroic efforts
a heroic figure
heroic proportions
monumental proportions
mythic proportions
enormous proportions
gigantic proportions
epic proportions
heroic deeds
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Recent Examples of heroic
In a heroic moment, Agatha sacrifices herself for Billy — but the show doesn't end there.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Thus, while that lone historical antecedent suggests that a New York comeback may not be entirely off the table, nothing about the Bombers’ performance thus far points to a heroic rally.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Director Christopher Martini shows the heroic family-man in the Republican presidential candidate through interviews with family members and friends including Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Kai Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Hulk Hogan, Frank Stallone and Amber Rose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Two months after a devastating monsoon storm caused severe flash flooding in the Havasupai area, Gov. Katie Hobbs held a commendation ceremony to recognize the heroic efforts of first responders and local tribal members who assisted in the emergency evacuation.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Thus, while that lone historical antecedent suggests that a New York comeback may not be entirely off the table, nothing about the Bombers’ performance thus far points to a heroic rally.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Director Christopher Martini shows the heroic family-man in the Republican presidential candidate through interviews with family members and friends including Donald Trump Jr., Lara Trump, Eric Trump, Kai Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Hulk Hogan, Frank Stallone and Amber Rose.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Two months after a devastating monsoon storm caused severe flash flooding in the Havasupai area, Gov. Katie Hobbs held a commendation ceremony to recognize the heroic efforts of first responders and local tribal members who assisted in the emergency evacuation.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2024
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These were just those courageous enough to answer truthfully.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erika Sanders of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council hopes the center will force stakeholders and policymakers to ask tough questions that may be uncomfortable but courageous.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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Chouinard was part of the reason Caldwell decided to expand the Diablo Traverse into an epic adventure, to do it human-powered, and to do with his best friend Honnold.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Lady Gaga gave her closing argument for electing Kamala Harris President on Monday night (Nov. 4) at an epic rally for the Vice President who is vying to become the nation’s first female commander-in-chief.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article San Jose — Thanks to a monumental effort from a number of companies, civic organizations and individuals, the 106th annual Veterans Day parade hit the streets of downtown San Jose on Monday despite the rain.Dai Sugano, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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This intimate showcase not only displays his artworks but also provides fascinating glimpses into the artist’s life and creative process, as well as the compelling challenges of producing and transporting these delicate, often monumental pieces such vast distances.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Witness her valiant efforts when the series premieres on November 17.Zoe Guy, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2024
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The Dodgers played it smartly, if weirdly, on a night when the Yankees’ valiant effort could be summed up in two words.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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As the boy who gets his wish to be big, Hanks gives a glorious, hilarious, and sweet performance as a 12-year-old in a grown-up’s body.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Observe the treasured buzz of Italians socializing: dancers in traditional costumes at community celebrations; families regularly gathering to share platters of food on long tables; youthful flirting of sunbathers together under glorious skies.Laura Manske, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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With the likes of Bobby Lashley and Brock Lesnar gone from WWE while other behemoths such as Drew McIntyre and Braun Strowman are currently sidelined, there is definitely room for a colossal superstar at the top of the card.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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This discovery offers compelling evidence for the Giant Impact Hypothesis, which proposes that the Moon was formed from a colossal collision between Earth and a Mars-sized object known as Theia.Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
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Incredibly the only sitcom on this list, NBC’s Powerless was a brave, brief foray into what still is wildly uncharted territory in cape comic TV shows.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Unlike the crime thriller elements that are just OK, there’s energy, urgency and a convincing naturalism when the focus is on Yan and Sister taking brave and sometimes dangerous steps to reclaim their right to self-determination.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Set in the majestic French Pyrenees, the film addresses the battle between heritage and modernity as the reintroduction of brown bears collides head first with a traditional shepherding community.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of snowfall and frigid temperatures, guests are treated to majestic beaches and warm ocean breezes.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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