heroines

Definition of heroinesnext
plural of heroine

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heroes
Noun
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised them as American heroes.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Since then, he’s been considered a painter’s painter — capturing jazz icons, heroes from his Mexican heritage, his wife and his own recognizable bearded face — while also staging gonzo solo shows featuring live music, DJing and a faux Mercedes that’s half instrument, half sculpture.
    Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Heroines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heroines. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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