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

Gisèle Pelicot, who has become a global figurehead of feminism after waving her right to anonymity in a high-profile rape trial in France, is among the headliners at this year's Hay Festival.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

That former intern was vacuuming the cup holders in your Yukon two years ago, now everyone thinks he’s the genius, and you’re a figurehead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Festus the figurehead could blow some serious flames.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan