8
cavalier(noun, courage, fortitude, bravery, combatant)
8
leading role(expression, noun, character, lead, piece)
8
principal character(expression, character, lead, piece, person)
7
celeb(noun, star, feature, characteristic, person)
7
demi-god(noun, person, character, god)
5
main character(expression, person, character, literature, figure)
5
white knight(noun, support, supporter, backer, protector)
4
central character(expression, literature, person, character)
4
leading character(expression, literature, person, character)
4
major character(expression, literature, person, character)
4
public figure(expression, noun, star, personality, notable)
4
theatrical role(expression, noun, character, lead, piece)
4
title character(expression, literature, person, character)
4
title role(expression, noun, character, lead, piece)
3
lead character(expression, literature, person, character)
3
principal male character(expression, feature, characteristic, person, character)
3
vindicator(winner, noun, defender, champ, champion)
3
beau ideal(expression, feature, characteristic, person, character)
3
celebutante(noun, feature, characteristic, person, character)
3
central figure(expression, person, character, figure)
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