protagonist

Example Sentences

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Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.

From Los Angeles Times

The shoe brand’s signature Jibbitz charms become a key plot device when the protagonist, a painfully single young professional named Lex, places them on her handsome neighbor’s Crocs to show her interest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Deighton tells the story through the eyes of the protagonists on both sides including the RAF bomber crews, the German fighter pilots and the townspeople caught up in the raid.

From BBC

"The film stands out, just like its protagonist," he said.

From Barron's

Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.

From Los Angeles Times