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

From BBC • May 11, 2026

But he has long been a central figure who connected and promoted hard-line officials and helped shape Iran’s political orientation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

A central figure back then remains a key trade court judge today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Had he not lived in her thoughts and been the central figure of her dreams ever since he went away three years ago?

From Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Page, Gertrude

central figure

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