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 Some very famous people act as figurehead team principals and owners. — James Morris, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Prior to becoming the figurehead for the supergroup of musicians that are Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Lati left his mark on the dancefloor. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 9 June 2026 In recent years, Ben Gibbard, one of indie rock’s prevailing figureheads, has unwittingly endured all three. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 June 2026 The danger is that such a figurehead would lack legitimacy. — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for figurehead

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Noun

At the festival, the organization covers the cost of a free youth zone that includes face painters, balloon artists, character artists, puppet shows and an exotic petting zoo.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Get lost in one of the Old Quarter’s 36 trade streets, take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, or watch a water puppet show at the Lotus Water Puppet Theater.

— Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of puppet

Noun

The president of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) said the law is an important step forward, but its long-term success will depend on cooperation between federal, state and local leaders.

— Nakell Williams, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Rock House is not only a reminder of Alexander’s achievements, a planter, blacksmith and leader of the American Revolution in Mecklenburg County, but also the enslavement of at least 17 people that occurred there.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of leader

Noun

To set the imperious tone, guests are greeted in reception by two marble and stone busts of Roman emperor Vespasian and general Marcus Agrippa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
This triangle bikini is beloved among Amazon shoppers for its flattering fit on curves and large busts.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 July 2026

Definition of bust

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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
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

Definition of helmsman

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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
About 146 groups, made up of more than 1,400 participants, marched in the parade, with projects ranging from larger-than-life marionette dolls to squads of children in do-it-yourself costumes to mobile re-creations of LACMA’s most iconic art pieces.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

Definition of marionette

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Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo was due to appear in federal court Tuesday, but the hearing was abruptly postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in parts of Texas, and a new date has not yet been scheduled.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Mexico long lacked the funds, or interest, to pony up the hundreds of millions of dollars needed to purchase the Gelman cache, a former chief of the country’s fine-arts agency told the Milenio news outlet this year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

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Founded in 2013, Miniso carries items like plush dolls, miniature lamps and perfume.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
The celebration includes artist doll collaborations, new product launches, original entertainment, live experiences, fan-first moments and evolved doll sculpts and stylings.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Definition of doll

Noun

Jude Bellingham scored for England in that game, including the extra-time winner, to reach six goals and match his teammate and captain, Harry Kane.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Strengthening there remains imperative, with club captain Seamus Coleman having left as a free agent and Scotland international Nathan Patterson expected to follow him.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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