heroine

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Recent Examples of heroine Maya’s fear of commitment mirrors the film’s fear of showing us anything truly ugly or grappling with the idea that our heroine is one of many, many people who lost someone during a society-shattering number of years. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 The bow-wielding heroine of Brave spends the film rejecting the idea that a princess has to be anything other than herself. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 Sep. 2026 In Washington, just as in Toronto, Dubai, Melbourne and other cities all over the world, the Filipino diaspora came out in droves to support their new heroine. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Its heroine, Calypso, wakes up each day to find her dreams – or nightmares – become part of her real life. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heroine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroine
hero
Noun
  • Others insulted them, settling into the familiar wrestling roles of heroes and villains before ever stepping between the ropes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cassius accepted the hero award from the city of Miami Police Department at a ceremony recognizing his bravery on Wednesday.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Heroine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroine. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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