central character
Example Sentences
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While Jolyon is a central character in “The Forsytes,” Soames’ inner conflict is Galsworthy’s cynosure: He’s a man who prizes acquisition and possession to the extent that he cannot love.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
Why an Oscar-winning screenwriter would make a film that makes so little attempt to dig into its central character is baffling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
And then when I met him, I realized as a filmmaker he was like a director version of the central character of the film — kind, honest, generous, a really great observer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026
Other movie-theater operators, such as Regal Cinemas, sold the vouchers for $11, in reference to the name of the show’s central character, Eleven.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 2, 2026
He made Professor Richard Pierson the central character.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
