main player

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central character 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 principal player star title role

WEAK

archetype idol

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist

STRONG

bit player

WEAK

boss

Example Sentences

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"Pathological tau is the main player for both brain aging and neurodegenerative disease," Tangavelou said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

"He is playing really well. He's obviously become the main player for Aston Villa."

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

“Suddenly Rebecca isn’t just a character, but a main player in the drama of a very real-life story.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Pfizer is also a main player, alongside Moderna, in providing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters that match circulating strains.

From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2023

It appeared to be the main player fast-tracking Syria’s rehabilitation ahead of the Arab League summit in Jeddah on May 19, though Oman and the U.A.E. had been advocating the same for years, diplomats said.

From New York Times • May 7, 2023

main player

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