heroine
noun
her·o·ine
ˈher-ə-wən 
ˈhir-
ˈhir-
ˈhe-rə-
1
a
: a mythological or legendary woman often of divine descent having great strength or ability
b
: a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities
American heroines such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Rosa Parks
remembered as the heroine of the flood
2
a
: the principal female character in a literary or dramatic work
the heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
b
: the central female figure in an event or period
Examples of heroine in a Sentence
The town remembered her as the heroine of the flood and erected a statue in her honor.
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Simon Thompson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Daisy is the only one whose life outside of work is explored in any detail, and is the heroine of the vigilante storyline referenced above.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
In Yellowstone, Sheridan’s idea of a female heroine is Beth (Kelly Reilly), John Dutton’s daughter and wartime consigliere.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
The patch will be featured on all Wings jerseys, including explorer, heroine and rebel editions, along with the team’s practice jerseys.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Heroine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heroine. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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heroine
noun
her·o·ine
ˈher-ə-wən
1
: a woman in legends or myths who has great courage and daring
2
: a woman admired for her achievements and qualities
3
: the chief female figure in a literary work or in an event or period
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