FIGUREHEAD Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

figurehead

noun

Definition of figurehead

as in puppet

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colossus

as in leader

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Recent Examples of figurehead Disney Channel alum, and perhaps the best figurehead for the layered look, Ashley Tisdale is the go-to internet meme for when millennials want to reminisce about the Y2K fashion choices. — Emma Childs, Glamour, 17 July 2026 Norton’s Ormund Hightower, Alicent’s cousin leading the Hightower host in support of Aegon and the Greens, has been a figurehead since the start of the Game of Thrones prequel’s third season. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Much like the Algonquin’s Beaux-Arts facade, the Vespucci’s gun-deck styling and figurehead carvings are more about signaling tradition than serving a practical purpose. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Thomas Tuchel, the new coach of England’s World Cup team, is less of a political figurehead than his predecessor. — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for figurehead

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Noun

While trying to save one of Afton’s victims, a young girl named Charlotte dies and her vengeful spirit possesses Marionette, a creepy puppet animatronic.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of puppet

Noun

Chennai claimed him as Thala, a Tamil word meaning leader that functions as something closer to a title of devotion.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The 23-year-old finished one place and just over one second behind her team’s co-leader Elisa Longo Borghini — and 18 seconds ahead of her other leader Dominika Włodarczyk.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

Most obviously, if IBM is so innovative, why have its own blockchain efforts proven a bust, and why is its broader business strategy in tatters?

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
There is a parade Saturday morning in Canton, followed by the enshrinement ceremony at noon, where his bust will also be unveiled.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bust

Noun

Director of the Italian cruise company’s crisis unit Roberto Ferrarini, cabin service director Manrico Giampedroni, first officer Ciro Ambrosio, helmsman Bin and third officer Silvia Coronica were all charged with manslaughter and negligence.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Definition of helmsman

Noun

The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
The 1960 series Supercar marked the debut of supermarionation, an electronic system that makes marionettes more lifelike and convincing on screen.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of marionette

Noun

The bill went into effect Monday after it was endorsed by the chief of Gandaki province and allows the farming and medical use of cannabis, said Prabin Poudyal, spokesman for the office of the Chief of Gandaki Province.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Former chief continues to collect pay Dustman, who served as chief from 2022 to 2025, has received at least $100,000 since resigning, The Star previously revealed.

— Ben Wheeler August 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of chief

Noun

Now, she's been immortalized with a Barbie doll and the pink energy of girlhood is headed for State Farm Arena.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Wear pink and scoop up some limited edition merch, but no word if Angel Reese’s new doll will be on the shelves (can confirm, however, that Reese spent part of her weekend giving back).

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of doll

Noun

The umpire rejected West Indies' appeal but captain Roston Chase referred the decision to the television umpire, who ruled the ball was turning enough to hit leg stump.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Or he was coached hard and pushed hard by the team’s captain and coach.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

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