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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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Swann allows her sheep protagonists to express themselves in her book without abandoning their sheep identity.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The protagonists of those shows and raunchier offshoots like “Bachelor in Paradise” often found their social followings shooting up into the millions, jump-starting careers or side hustles pitching vitamin gummies or meal kits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Deighton tells the story through the eyes of the protagonists on both sides including the RAF bomber crews, the German fighter pilots and the townspeople caught up in the raid.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Novels selected for Grain of Salt events are carefully curated by Alexis, who focuses on female protagonists and queer literature.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

I think my students will be able to identify with the teen protagonists in all of the books I’ve selected.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers