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figurehead

Noun

Meaning

The figure, statue, or bust, on the prow of a ship.

A person who allows his name to be used to give standing to enterprises in which he has no responsible interest or duties; a nominal, but not real, head or chief.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Adding further fuel to the PS5 fire, a prominent figurehead is headed to CES 2020 as will be in attendance. Source: Internet

But Mr Maduro’s government has accused Mr Guaido of being the figurehead of a US-backed coup d’etat, in particular pointing to a failed military uprising by his supporters in the army in April 2019. Source: Internet

Chicago: Scott, Foresman and Co * 480 BC King Leonidas of Sparta died 10 August * 475 BC: Warring States period begins in China as the Zhou king became a mere figurehead; China is annexed by regional warlords. Source: Internet

Cliver Barker is a mastermind of horror, and before he made he introduced horror fans to featuring an equally compelling story, rich world building, and a truly iconic figurehead that would come to be the emblem of the entire franchise. Source: Internet

Constantius, after his experience with Gallus, intended his representative to be more a figurehead than an active participant in events, so he packed Julian off to Gaul with a small retinue, assuming his prefects in Gaul would keep Julian in check. Source: Internet

Boats of earlier times often featured a figurehead protruding from the bow. Source: Internet

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