figureheads

noun

plural of figurehead
1
as in puppets

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2
as in leaders

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  1. puppets
  2. leaders
  3. figures
  4. captains
  5. dolls
  6. chiefs
  7. marionettes
  8. masters
Noun
  • Curry never took himself too seriously as an actor and blended seamlessly with human actors and puppets alike.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Putting on a Muppet show is always an elaborate production involving angles, runways, monitors and sets that make the audience forget that these are puppets.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of puppets
Noun
  • Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Several Kansas City community leaders are calling for residents to have a meaningful role in selecting the city’s next police chief, weeks after Stacey Graves announced plans to retire next year.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaders
Noun
  • Paying multiple creators or celebrities to attend and post can add another six figures, pushing a larger activation into the several-hundred-thousand-dollar range.
    — Jessica Schiffer, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Those figures showcase how many workers view AI as a helpful tool for their schedules rather than a threat to their positions.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of figures
Noun
  • Wideout/linebacker Sawyer Haley, wideout/defensive back Levi Carlucci and lineman Jaysson Pittman are the team’s senior captains.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Kansas junior quarterback Cole Ballard has been voted one of five team captains for the 2026 college football season, the KU football program announced Wednesday night on social media site X.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of captains
Noun
  • The only other guests were our daughter’s dolls and stuffed animals.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In South Korea, more than 12,000 AI companion dolls are already reportedly in use.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dolls
Noun
  • Petersen retired in June alongside Deputy Chief Michelle Sumstad, leaving Interim Police Chief Doug Brinkley without either of the department’s two deputy chiefs.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Some CFOs have decided to retire while other finance chiefs are being tapped to steer turnarounds or AI initiatives, for example.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of chiefs
Noun
  • Platform algorithms have evolved to jerk our emotions around like marionettes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 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 marionettes
Noun
  • He was born in Hialeah and went to the University of Miami and later received masters degrees in criminal justice and public administration from Florida International University.
    — Gray Rohrer, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Mixed doubles showcases one of tennis’ greatest strengths — seeing the best athletes in the world share a court — but this version of it also pits the masters of a discipline against the biggest stars of a sport.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Figureheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figureheads. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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