figurehead

Example Sentences

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I was able to separate Chavez the man from the movement for which he was a figurehead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

And in 2018’s “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” Wenders was given rare access to Western religion’s most prominent figurehead as he preached progressive values around the world.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

Pelicot became a global figurehead of strength and feminism after waiving her right to anonymity and confronting dozens of the men who had raped her.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

A religious figurehead, he claims a pope-like status as the head of millions of Shiite Muslims around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Even Festus the figurehead was trying to help.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan