HEROINE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

heroine

noun

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as in hero

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Recent Examples of heroine Elle initially appears to be a mirror of Eva, but as the young heroine develops an unexpected affinity for Seattle, the differences between the mother-daughter duo become more apparent and a source of friction. — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The standalone super-flick starring Milly Alcock as the titular heroine didn't bomb, but its $38 million domestic and $68 million global takes (per Rentrak) fall short of both projections and pricey budgetary estimates. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 June 2026 In The Other Bennet Sister’s version of Regency England, not one but two suitors end up emerging from a lake in clingy wet shirts, though the heroine is not as effortlessly winsome as the subjects of other Austen adaptations tend to be. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 30 June 2026 Jessie became an audience favorite, returning in 2010's Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4 and now as the heroine of Toy Story 5, which tackles the challenges of modern parenting as Jessie squares off with a smart tablet named Lilypad for a kid's attention. — Nigel Smith, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for heroine

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hero

Noun

Soldier Valley Spirits' objective is to support military heroes and their families, Greenwood said.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Shakespeare’s haughty Roman war hero, revered on the battlefield yet reviled by hungry plebeians, becomes the flash point in a young democracy tearing itself apart over power and sacrifice.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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