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central character

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central figure hero heroine lead character leading character leading figure main character main figure principal principal character principal figure

STRONG

central player key player leading player main player principal player star title role

WEAK

archetype idol

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist

STRONG

bit player

WEAK

boss

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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

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

But it is especially problematic for Auggie, the central character of the new musical “Wonder,” making its premiere at American Repertory Theater here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

So there are endless options with this, but the central character Hedda will stay always fascinating, I think, for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

He made Professor Richard Pierson the central character.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

central character

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