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central character

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central figure hero heroine lead character leading character leading figure main character main figure principal principal character principal figure

STRONG

central player key player leading player main player principal player star title role

WEAK

archetype idol

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist

STRONG

bit player

WEAK

boss

Example Sentences

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While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

But the lack of compelling performances renders this complex tragedy, and its conflicted central character, frustratingly flat and stubbornly unengaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Despite all the new tools and platforms, the central character in the January 2021 GameStop saga doesn’t think retail investors are in a better spot than five years ago.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

And then when I met him, I realized as a filmmaker he was like a director version of the central character of the film — kind, honest, generous, a really great observer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

He made Professor Richard Pierson the central character.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

central character

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