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heroine

[her-oh-in] / ˈhɛr oʊ ɪn /


NOUN
principal female character
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By highlighting Eve’s rebellion alongside her beauty, ads framed her as a fashion heroine.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It is the novel’s desolate mood, finally, and Ms. McPherson’s evocation of a melancholy landscape that anchor both her plot and her heroine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

One of the country's biggest stars, he brings an air of wounded sincerity to his performance, as he pines for the titular heroine, whose name appears 20 times throughout the song.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Narratively, their characters — a heroine and her nemesis — shouldn’t dress as though they could swap wardrobes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

My heroine would be myself, only in disguise.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath




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