protagonists

NOUN

person who takes the lead; central figure of narrative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combatant hero idol

STRONG

advocate champion exemplar exponent lead leader mainstay principal standard-bearer warrior

WEAK

central character lead character prime mover

Antonyms

WEAK

antagonist

Example Sentences

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According to the authors, GLP-1 receptor agonists have significantly changed the obesity treatment landscape.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

According to the researchers, this is the first large study to use wearable fitness tracker data to examine physical activity patterns among adults taking GLP-1 receptor agonists.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

GLP-1 receptor agonists were originally developed to help manage type 2 diabetes, but their popularity has surged in recent years because of their effectiveness for weight loss.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

“We’ve had GLP-1 single agonists and then dual agonists and now oral medicines,” said Kenneth Custer, president of Lilly Cardiometabolic Health, said during an earnings call in April.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

How beautiful are the bodies of men— The agonists!

From Toward the Gulf by Masters, Edgar Lee