heroine

Example Sentences

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As she worked on Go Gentle, her heroine turned into a sage who desired only what she had and cheerily accepted whatever fate threw at her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Fourth Wing introduces heroine Violet Sorrengail, a 20-year-old woman who is thrust into brutal training to become an elite dragon rider.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The story itself is relatively easy to follow: a heroine travels through different realms in an effort to restore balance, all while audiences are treated to impressive choreography, elaborate costumes and inventive stage effects.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

"To be here now, just in touch with the fastest women, That is huge. I am proud of that," insisted Shiffrin after finishing nearly a second slower than Italy's double gold heroine Federica Brignone.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The eyes that shone under the green visor were following the heroine and her elephant across the wide screen and into the circus tent.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole