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heroine

[her-oh-in] / ˈhɛr oʊ ɪn /
NOUN
woman noted for courageous acts
Synonyms
STRONG
champion conquering hero conqueror hero protector savior victor warrior
WEAK
angel legend martyr
Antonyms
STRONG
coward
NOUN
role model
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beau ideal eidolon epitome example exemplar good example icon ideal idol model paragon person to look up to role model shining example
NOUN
principal female character
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lead main character principal character protagonist
STRONG
star superhero
WEAK
leading lady
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antihero villain
STRONG
heavy

Example Sentences

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Subsequently, the release of a video of a separate dispute in 2023 led to the shelving of Season 22 of ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” which featured Paul as its heroine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Thomas Perry’s tough-minded heroine Jane Whitefield has been the center of nine previous works of suspense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Game of Thrones star plays heroine Lara Croft - a globe-trotting archaeologist - in the upcoming video game adaptation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Its second season begins with Anna Sawai’s heroine Cate Randa refusing to leave Russell’s retired U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

How graciously Amy criticized the artistic parts of the story, and offered hints for a sequel, which unfortunately couldn’t be carried out, as the hero and heroine were dead.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott