lead character

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central character central figure hero heroine 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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Andy Sachs, the lead character played by Anne Hathaway, has returned to working for Priestly at Runway after being laid off from her job as an investigative journalist.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

At its best, “Hoppers” is mildly amusing, but that aspect barely covers for the deficiencies of its lead character, who is mildly annoying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

You did a Reddit AMA recently and you responded to someone who had asked about the show’s production budget that everything in this show was a reflection of the lead character.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

He was best known for playing Dawson, the lead character of the eponymous 1998-2003 teen drama that followed a group of friends living in a small Massachusetts town.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

A very talented actor played the lead character, Gee DoubleYou.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

lead character

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