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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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Larijani was not a military commander, but he was a central figure in shaping Iran's strategic decisions.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

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

It was a gorgeous crowd of uniforms, orders, jewels, and really glittering garments of all kinds; but every eye was fixed on the central figure.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Waddington, Mary King

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