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| Main Entry: | hero/heroine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | brave person; champion |
| Synonyms: | ace, adventurer, celebrity, combatant, conqueror, daredevil, diva, exemplar, gallant, god, heavy, ideal, idol, lead, lion, martyr, model, paladin, prima donna*, principal, protagonist, saint, star, tin god*, victor, worthy, demigod, goddess, great person, leading person, person of the hour, popular figure, superstar |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | adventurer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who takes risks |
| Synonyms: | charlatan, daredevil, entrepreneur, explorer, gambler, globetrotter, hero, heroine, madcap, mercenary, opportunist, pioneer, pirate, romantic, speculator, swashbuckler, traveler, wanderer, fortune-hunter, stunt person, venturer, voyager |
| Main Entry: | champion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | defeater in competition; preeminent supporter |
| Synonyms: | advocate, ally, backer, challenger, conqueror, defender, exponent, guardian, hero, heroine, nonpareil, number one, paladin, partisan, patron, proponent, protector, supporter, sympathizer, victor, warrior, winner, champ, endorser, expounder, medalist, numero uno, the greatest, titleholder, top dog, upholder, vanquisher, vindicator |
| Antonyms: | loser |
| Main Entry: | leading lady |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | female star of production |
| Synonyms: | heroine, fat part, lead role, leading role, leading woman, starring role |
| Main Entry: | role model |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | someone worth imitating |
| Synonyms: | epitome, example, exemplar, hero, heroine, idol, mentor, paragon, star, good example, shining example, superstar, very model |
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