figurehead
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After worrying that Homelander’s delusions of becoming a religious figurehead were too far-fetched, Kripke came to see that storyline “as a metaphor for the ultimate level of narcissism.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Following the floods that swept through Derna in 2023, killing nearly 4,000 people, Belgacem became the figurehead for reconstruction efforts in the area.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
It’s about understanding that that the removal of a single despised figurehead isn’t enough.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Pelicot became a global figurehead of strength and feminism after waiving her right to anonymity and confronting dozens of the men who had raped her.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
A we all can do it sign with a black woman as the figurehead of a trio of women doing the Rosie the Riveter pose.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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Revolution in Our Time
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Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia, Lesson 4–7
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