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heroine

[her-oh-in] / ˈhɛr oʊ ɪn /
NOUN
woman noted for courageous acts
Synonyms
STRONG
champion conquering hero conqueror hero protector savior victor warrior
WEAK
angel legend martyr
Antonyms
STRONG
coward
NOUN
role model
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beau ideal eidolon epitome example exemplar good example icon ideal idol model paragon person to look up to role model shining example
NOUN
principal female character
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lead main character principal character protagonist
STRONG
star superhero
WEAK
leading lady
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antihero villain
STRONG
heavy

Example Sentences

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The Game of Thrones star plays heroine Lara Croft - a globe-trotting archaeologist - in the upcoming video game adaptation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Its second season begins with Anna Sawai’s heroine Cate Randa refusing to leave Russell’s retired U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

As Ellen Ripley, Sigourney Weaver meets the threat with grit and nerve in a situation where there is nowhere to go and no help coming, a performance that helped define the modern action heroine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Aks and Pinder's 13-minute comedy sees Georgian era heroine Estrogenia Talbot get her period in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

I recognized the heroine immediately as Leon’s great-granddaughter, Chloe.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan