figurehead
Example Sentences
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Adding to the emotion swirling around the upcoming edition of Sundance is the September death of Robert Redford, founder of the Sundance Institute and longtime figurehead for the festival.
From Los Angeles Times
They have now opted to inject cash into Wrexham in a deal that will see the club's celebrity figureheads Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney remain as controlling owners of the Championship club.
From BBC
It was only the Raiders, and with the help of an almost feral Browns defence getting 10 sacks, but Cleveland's offence needs a leader, a figurehead to inspire confidence.
From BBC
A MIT report and commentary from figureheads like Sam Altman over the summer sparked the market paranoia that has caused investors to increasingly sour on AI’s prospects.
From Barron's
Kennedy weighed whether to add a leader to run the agency day to day while leaving Makary in place as a figurehead, some of the people said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
