hero

Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

A role model.

The protagonist in a work of fiction.

The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: villain. Not to be confused with hero call.

A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.

(food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.

The eye-catching top portion of a web page, sometimes including a hero image; the portion above the fold.