heroine

noun

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her·o·ine | \ ˈher-ə-wən

, ˈhir-, ˈhe-rə-

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Definition of heroine

1a : a mythological or legendary woman often of divine descent having great strength or ability

b : a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities American heroines such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Rosa Parks remembered as the heroine of the flood

2a : the principal female character in a literary or dramatic work the heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

b : the central female figure in an event or period

Examples of heroine in a Sentence

The town remembered her as the heroine of the flood and erected a statue in her honor.

Recent Examples on the Web The president, meanwhile, has been featured as a Japanese-style anime heroine and has posed, lightsaber in hand, with Star Wars fans. — Washington Post, "Taiwanese, motivated by the lessons of Hong Kong, turn out in droves to vote," 11 Jan. 2020 Curtis's performance recognizes Hedwig as both genderqueer heroine and Kanye-sized drama queen. — oregonlive, "Portland Center Stage gives ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ a raucous homecoming," 7 Jan. 2020 Other fans have argued for the fiercely independent heroine and the murderous man-child not to hook up, for the reasons hinted at in the Boyega tweet. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Imagining a Better End to The Rise of Skywalker," 4 Jan. 2020 The lineup included relative newcomers Daisy Ridley, as the heroine Rey, and Adam Driver as her evil foil Kylo Ren. — Fortune, "Newest Star Wars Film Produces Another Box Office Hit for Disney," 23 Dec. 2019 Wonder Woman, the lasso-wielding super heroine and member of the Justice League. — Hilary Hughes, Billboard, "The 'Wonder Woman: 1984' Trailer Embraces the Decade With a Very '80s Song Choice," 8 Dec. 2019 The trailer introduced the heroine Hua Mulan and showcased her transformation from obedient daughter to China’s greatest warrior. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Mulan Is Back! See the Powerful New Trailer for Disney's Action-Packed, Live-Action Remake," 5 Dec. 2019 The past 20 years have focused on TV’s male anti-heroes, which makes this anti-heroine even more precious. — BostonGlobe.com, "You're using a browser set to private or incognito mode.," 27 Dec. 2019 The trend towards female heroines wearing sensible attire is certainly a promising shift in the cinematic landscape. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, "In Frozen 2, Elsa Finally Gets to Wear the Pants. But Is a Wardrobe Change Enough?," 26 Nov. 2019

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