figurehead
Example Sentences
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That former intern was vacuuming the cup holders in your Yukon two years ago, now everyone thinks he’s the genius, and you’re a figurehead.
But on Sunday, it rallied around one of Wall Street’s most recognizable figureheads: the 72-year-old Fed chair.
Pahlavi has emerged as a potential figurehead for government opponents.
From Barron's
With the capital not due to vote for the next London mayor until 2028, Farage said Cunningham would also be the figurehead for the party's campaign ahead of this May's local elections.
From BBC
They may have a leader, but it’s often acknowledged that they are merely a figurehead, not someone giving direct orders.
From Salon
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