popular figure
Example Sentences
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The day after that vote, it appeared that Trump might endorse Cornyn – a popular figure among Senate Republicans due to his prolific fundraising and prior leadership in the chamber.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Wood has remained a popular figure in the asset-management industry due to her views around disruptive innovation.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Alonso is a hugely popular figure with fans following a stellar Anfield playing career, and won the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen as a manager before a short spell in the dysfunction of Real Madrid.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Reiner was a popular figure among a legion of fans, as well as those who called him a neighbor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
But within ANC circles, he was a far from popular figure.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
