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popular figure

NOUN
hero/heroine
Synonyms
WEAK
ace adventurer celebrity combatant conqueror daredevil demigod diva exemplar gallant god goddess great person heavy ideal idol lead leading person lion martyr model paladin person of the hour prima donna principal protagonist saint star superstar tin god victor worthy

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Reiner was a popular figure among a legion of fans, as well as those who called him a neighbor.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Sydney's Rockdale Ilinden football club remembered Elkayam as an "extremely talented and popular figure amongst team mates".

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

A derby win can even further elevate the standing of an already popular figure.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

Kanu is a popular figure in his movement's heartland in south-eastern Nigeria, but reaction to the verdict there has so far been muted.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

But within ANC circles, he was a far from popular figure.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela