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central figure

NOUN

protagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

central character hero heroine lead character leading character leading figure main character main figure principal principal character principal figure

STRONG

central player key player leading player main player principal player star title role

WEAK

archetype idol

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist

STRONG

bit player

WEAK

boss

Example Sentences

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But he has long been a central figure who connected and promoted hard-line officials and helped shape Iran’s political orientation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Larijani was not a military commander, but he was a central figure in shaping Iran's strategic decisions.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Suleimani, an Arabic speaker, was a central figure in the formation of Iran’s proxy constellation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The central figure making this case, according to several accounts, is Gen. Dan Caine, the Trump-appointed chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

So much so that she was easily the central figure of the party.

From The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies by Crane, Laura Dent

central figure

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