protagonist
noun
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
protagonists
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pluralof protagonist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Zuckerberg, now played by Jeremy Strong, looms over the narrative, but doesn’t interact directly with the protagonists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Siskel and Ebert wannabes Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick of the Lakers liken themselves to iconic film protagonists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
There’s an understandable pacing dip afterward, when the wounded villagers think the nightmare is over and our protagonists learn separately that the forest holds more of these mysteriously strong creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The extended look spent a long time showcasing the relationship between protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Camino, the couple at the centre of GTA 6's "Bonnie and Clyde" story.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Ironically, the greatest triumph for both protagonists was the time they were forced to cooperate during the goblin insurgence.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
