heroines

Definition of heroinesnext
plural of heroine

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heroes
Noun
  • The late Jim Hudson played some quarterback at Texas in the early 1960s and was one of several heroes in the New York Jets’ upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III.
    Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Denim heroes of the past and future are coming to New York—or, at least, to Soorty’s SpaceD creative hub and showroom in Manhattan.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Heroines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroines. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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