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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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Suleimani, an Arabic speaker, was a central figure in the formation of Iran’s proxy constellation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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

Having captained England Under-20s to a world title and established himself as a central figure in the senior side, Itoje was long viewed as a future Test captain.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The trilogy’s central figure is Danny Ryan, a midlevel soldier with no initial craving for power: “I got no ambition, except we all survive this thing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The man who would be the central figure of the entertainment, entered little into her calculations.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.