heroics
noun/hɪˈroʊɪks/
Frequency rank: #14,749 most common English word
Meaning
dramatic or showy behavior, especially acts of bravery or daring.
Example sentence
The crowd cheered as the goalkeeper's heroics in the final minutes saved the match.
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