protagonist
Example Sentences
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"The film stands out, just like its protagonist," he said.
From Barron's
Often, the design’s playfulness obscures the protagonist’s malaise.
From Los Angeles Times
In the film, the protagonist Rumi finds herself torn between her responsibility as a demon hunter and her secret identity as a half-demon.
From BBC
A book series like Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” spurs readers to root for the protagonist to pick the boyfriend that best represents her outlook on life.
A protagonist like Claire—faced with ethical dilemmas and a backstory she’d like to keep secret—is usually surrounded by the guileless and the innocent.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
