heroines

Definition of heroinesnext
plural of heroine

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heroes
Noun
  • Next Thursday, Larry Merchant, my dear friend and one of my newspaper heroes, turns 95 years young.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • During their recent magical World Series run, the champion Dodgers had many heroes, but one constant.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Heroines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroines. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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