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figurehead

noun as in person who is leader in name only

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Ms Ogura agrees, saying that with her as a figurehead for women in politics, "people are going to expect the same from us as well".

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There is no room for non-playing figureheads at a major tournament.

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"When you're working towards peace, it doesn't just begin with the figureheads, it begins with smaller groups – and I think that's important to celebrate."

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It’s nice to be the figurehead in the cult of personality, but these are truly the best people in the business.

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"But more than that, she's been a figurehead for the group."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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