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central figure

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central character hero heroine lead character leading character leading figure main character main figure principal principal character principal figure

STRONG

central player key player leading player main player principal player star title role

WEAK

archetype idol

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist

STRONG

bit player

WEAK

boss

Example Sentences

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Today, his daughter is a central figure of that Lima establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Pedri has remained a central figure in midfield, thriving in a system built around quick progression.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Over the show’s seven-season run, Brendon became a central figure, portraying the witty, insecure but dependable “everyman” in the gang’s battles against the forces of darkness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

The central figure making this case, according to several accounts, is Gen. Dan Caine, the Trump-appointed chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

Seven great niches around the walls once contained statues of different gods and goddesses, that of Jupiter being the central figure.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.

central figure

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