figurehead

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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

Four government negotiators and eight opposition counterparts held a meeting hosted by Israel’s figurehead president, Isaac Herzog.

From New York Times

The country’s figurehead president, Isaac Herzog, said pausing the legislative blitz was “the right thing” and offered to oversee the negotiating teams.

From Seattle Times

Israel’s figurehead President Isaac Herzog, who has warned of the danger of Israel plunging into civil war, urged Netanyahu to halt the judicial overhaul.

From Los Angeles Times

He had managed the Sex Pistols, who became punk figureheads after releasing their anti-monarchist single 'God Save the Queen' to coincide with Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee in 1977.

From BBC