figure
Example Sentences
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Nearly 95 years old, Castro remains an influential figure, acknowledged on the island as the surviving "leader of the Cuban Revolution".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
It turns out that young Americans still appreciate it when a figure of authority advocates for the human touch.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
If all those under construction and on the drawing board are completed, that figure would rise to 35% by 2030.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The most popular contender is Andy Burnham, a longtime party figure who’s currently mayor of Manchester.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“She helped me figure out a malfunctioning sprinkler system last fall. Then I helped her change a lightbulb she couldn’t reach.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing figure
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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