antiheroes
- plural of antihero.
Example Sentences
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As the series unfurled, proving to a skeptical entertainment industry that women can be compelling antiheroes too, much of that talk revolved around Byrne.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Now private-equity executives fill the roles of villains or antiheroes in shows like Billions and Succession, the latter providing this bit: “You know how, like, everyone hates you?”
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
The original NWO, which consisted of “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, were so bad they became antiheroes and immensely popular.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2025
They were the protagonists; they were among the first antiheroes in crime fiction.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
Nuanced antiheroes were not this show’s jam, and never did dark doings define the day.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023
