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Recent Examples of figurehead
Both film and music — when made on a grand, industrial scale — require collaboration, a team of people who create an aesthetic, and one star, or figurehead, to represent the image.
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Those linked to the role include Twofour chief creative officer David Brindley and Ben Frow, the creative figurehead at Paramount in the UK.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
But Díaz-Canel is widely considered a figurehead and the Castros still have considerable influence.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Chavez is the most visible figurehead of the Mexican American civil rights movement.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Those linked to the role include Twofour chief creative officer David Brindley and Ben Frow, the creative figurehead at Paramount in the UK.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
But Díaz-Canel is widely considered a figurehead and the Castros still have considerable influence.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Chavez is the most visible figurehead of the Mexican American civil rights movement.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurehead
Noun
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As for anyone still terrified by the puppet?—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Join DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots, Mama Luna, and Perrito for the feline festivities — including meet and greets, attractions like Swings Over Del Mar and an interactive puppet show, classic carnival games, delicious food, and a relaxing sensory garden.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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The playoff leader in goals, Howden had a beautiful tip on a shot by Theodore for his 11th of the playoffs and perhaps his most important in Game 1.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In 1940, French President General Charles de Gaulle checked in to conduct war meetings with US and British leaders.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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This executive blindness extends across the entire tech industry, creating an economic doom loop that is hurtling toward a massive financial bust.—
Sunil Sharan,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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The Avs began the season on a Stanley Cup-or-bust wagon.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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During the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Sofia’s brother, the late King Constantine II of Greece, won a gold medal as helmsman of the boat Nereus in Gulf of Naples.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tether, the largest digital asset company on the planet, which has the largest global stablecoin market share, has just hired U.S. crypto kid Bo Hines, formerly the Director of the White House’s Crypto Council, as their CEO helmsman for their U.S. business.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Sid spent much of the 1950s touring his marionettes in Europe and even appeared with Judy Garland as her opening act during the latter part of the decade.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Soon after, making marionettes entered the picture.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the strength wasn’t just because of Target’s turnaround efforts, as finance chief James Lee acknowledged higher tax refunds helped to fuel spending.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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About 80 tropical waves are produced each year in the Atlantic basin, Christopher Landsea, chief of the center's tropical analysis and forecast branch, previously told USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Most of Lucy Boynton’s beauty references the 1960s, and this doll-like bob screams modern mod.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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Jarrod Bowen, who was omitted from England’s 26-man World Cup squad, was appointed captain by former manager Julen Lopetegui in August 2024.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Senior captain Lily Gangi netted a hat trick for the Indians, senior Laila Costa had two goals, and Tenley and Emery Simmons each had a goal.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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“Figurehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurehead. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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