title character
noun
: the character in a book for which the book is named
the title character of the book Tom Sawyer
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At last, the film’s title character makes her appearance.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Rachel Zegler’s title character isn’t pining for anything except a major shift in government planning.
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2022, the actor starred as the title character in Padre Pio; he also was originally slated to appear in Olivia Wilde's 2022 movie Don't Worry Darling, but left the project early in its development.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In additon, Foreman starred as the title character in the ABC sitcom George from 1993-94.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Rachel Zegler’s title character isn’t pining for anything except a major shift in government planning.
—Darren Franich, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2022, the actor starred as the title character in Padre Pio; he also was originally slated to appear in Olivia Wilde's 2022 movie Don't Worry Darling, but left the project early in its development.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In additon, Foreman starred as the title character in the ABC sitcom George from 1993-94.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for title character
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“Title character.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/title%20character. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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