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figure

[fig-yer, fig-er] / ˈfɪg yər, ˈfɪg ər /
NOUN
numeral; numeric value
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount character cost number price rate sum symbol total
STRONG
cipher digit integer quotation terms worth
WEAK
chiffer
NOUN
form, shape; physical structure
Synonyms
STRONG
anatomy appearance attitude bod body build carriage cast chassis configuration conformation constitution delineation development frame mass measurements outline physique pose posture proportions shadow silhouette substance torso
NOUN
object with design; depiction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
image model
STRONG
cast composition decoration device diagram drawing effigy embellishment emblem illustration mold motif motive ornamentation pattern piece portrait representation sketch statue
NOUN
famous person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character leader personality
STRONG
celebrity dignitary force notability notable personage presence somebody worthy
Antonyms
STRONG
nobody
WEAK
commoner
VERB
calculate, compute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
add estimate guess work out
STRONG
cast cipher count enumerate foot number reckon sum summate tally tot total totalize tote
WEAK
count heads count noses cut ice dope out fix a price keep tabs run down take account of tot up
Antonyms
STRONG
estimate guess subtract
VERB
understand; decide, infer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclude determine discover fathom resolve see settle solve suppose think
STRONG
cipher comprehend crack decipher decode disentangle follow get master opine reason rule unfold unravel unscramble untangle
WEAK
catch on to clear up dope out make heads or tails of make out puzzle out think out unriddle
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve question wonder
STRONG
misunderstand

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Cuba’s government, whose most important figure is 94-year-old former President Raúl Castro, appeared to try to reach Trump directly by going around Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Mr. Sewell’s book provides new insights into the mind of a critical figure in the history of the Cold War, and it holds lessons for today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“We’re not ready to come to you with a request; we’re still working on it. We’re working through to figure out what’s needed in this fiscal year versus next fiscal year,” Vought said.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

That figure was boosted by strong demand for electronics and manufactured goods.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They’d find Hesterfowl, figure out what was happening, and go on to live how they were supposed to: Clare alone in Deadwood, and Gingersnipes in whatever Afterlife to which she belonged.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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