What is another word for heroines?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛɹə͡ʊˌɪnz] (IPA)

Heroines refer to female protagonists who exhibit courage, resilience, and strength in their stories. There are several synonyms for the word heroines which can be used to describe such exemplary female characters. Some of these synonyms include champion, braveheart, warrior, protagonist, trailblazer, victor, defender, savior, and rescuer. These words represent the essence of a heroine, someone who stands up for what is right and fights for justice. They inspire others with their determination and fearlessness. Whether in literature, movies, or real life, heroines represent the possibility of women taking charge and leading the way towards a better future.

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What are the hypernyms for Heroines?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    icons, champions, protagonists, female characters, role models.

Usage examples for Heroines

All of William Morris's heroines had, I reflected.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
One of her chief beauties was in her large, finely-shaped, feminine hands-hands which she has, indeed, described as characteristic of several of her heroines; but she once pointed out to a friend at Foleshill that one of them was broader across than the other, saying, with some pride, that it was due to the quantity of butter and cheese she had made during her housekeeping days at Griff.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind
There is certainly the identity of name in the heroines, and some resemblance of situation as regards portions of the story, but both the name and the situation are sufficiently common not to excite astonishment at such a coincidence.
"George Eliot"
Mathilde Blind

Famous quotes with Heroines

  • I think, with the gay liberation movement has had need for heroes and heroines, and it would be rather nice to have Abraham Lincoln as your poster boy, wouldn't it?
    David Herbert Donald
  • Heaven knows, I've exposed myself in my novels through the use of fantasy and imagination... now my new book is about what really happened to me... not my heroines.
    Judith Krantz
  • Aren't most romance heros, or heros in fiction of any kind, generally superior to real men? Same goes for heroines and real women.
    Nora Roberts
  • There is this idea that you have to play heroines or women who succeed.
    Isabella Rossellini
  • The key element in tragedy is that heroes and heroines are destroyed by that which appears to be their greatest strength.
    Robert Shea

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