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as in leader
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Recent Examples of figurehead
Shaw is the current board president at Chino Valley Unified School District in San Bernardino County and a figurehead of the California parents’ rights movement.
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Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
When this is done right, the founder still becomes the figurehead.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Disturbed has been a dominant figurehead in hard rock for decades, regularly sending albums and singles up the Billboard charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Become the figurehead of an institution.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
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Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2025
When this is done right, the founder still becomes the figurehead.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Disturbed has been a dominant figurehead in hard rock for decades, regularly sending albums and singles up the Billboard charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Become the figurehead of an institution.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurehead
Noun
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In both films, the director insisted on using real animal fibers for the puppets.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who is essentially Netanyahu’s puppet, has established a new administrative body in his ministry to promote emigration.—
Amos Harel,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Apr. 2025
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As part of this deal, Coach will highlight the stories of five draftees who are considered to be redefining the game and are leaders both on and off the court.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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His books often examined the unnerving relationships between leaders and their subjects.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The last mild recession in the U.S. was in 2001, when employment and corporate investment both fell in the wake of the dot-com bust.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is creating a water boom as the ice melts, but it will inevitably be followed by a devastating water bust as the glaciers all but disappear, which scientists estimate could happen by the end of the 21st century.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each boat has a crew of five members, consisting of a helmsman, wing-trimmer, flight controller and two grinders.—
Jane Tyska,
The Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each boat has a crew of five members, consisting of a helmsman, wing-trimmer, flight controller and two grinders.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As marionette puppets bring his unfinished book to life, family and friends unveil the real person behind the provocative public persona in this captivating documentary.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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There are a few common styles, including the Floppy Puppet (picture someone distractedly operating a marionette) and the Invisible Surfboard (feet planted, knees bent, arms akimbo).—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Coe, who was in the running to become the International Olympic Committee chief, said in November the Olympics needed a clear policy to protect female sports.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, that puts the financial burden on just a handful of franchises, with the Knicks chief among them.—
Mike Vorkunov,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Jason Knight, the captain, typifies that with his attitude.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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At the time, the former zookeeper was worried about the couple's chances for the chaplain, warden and the captain to approve their paperwork.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Figurehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurehead. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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