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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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One point and three goals separating the protagonists.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Kane said the show would be a great way to celebrate, adding: "What a delightful coincidence that the age of the theatre intersects with the age of our protagonists."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 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

Even at that point, Jones still believed Vernice and Annie might just be part of a larger backstory, perhaps parents to protagonists she had yet to conjure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s worth looking at a couple of tricks that allow O’Connor to keep this unblinking focus on his protagonists.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker