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Mary Sues

Mary Sues is the plural of Mary Sue.

Meaning of Mary Sue

Noun

Mary Sue (plural Mary Sues)

  1. (derogatory, slang, usually) A fictional character, usually female, whose implausible talents and likeability weaken the story.
    • Bella may be a Mary Sue, but if we don't identify with her, and even if we do, there's no other interpretive place for us in the universe.2010 August 3, Ta-Nehisi Coates, “A Whole New World”, in The Atlantic
    Synonyms:
    Sue

Questions about Mary Sues

What is Mary Sues the plural of?
Mary Sues is the plural of Mary Sue.

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  4. Mary Sue
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  8. Mary the Magdalene
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  10. Mary Worth
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