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as in leader
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Recent Examples of figurehead
With a board review underway, the crisis enveloping the freight software giant and its figurehead CEO deepened Thursday as the Australian Financial Review reported a former director had accused White of intimidation and bullying.
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Owen Tripp, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
Durk, 32, is a key figurehead in the Chicago drill music scene, which has spawned numerous rap stars including Chief Keef, Lil Reese and G Herbo.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
So entrenched is the French figurehead in local history that the road leading to the villa is called Via dei Napoleone.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Matriarch of the family empire, fitness guru, beauty entrepreneur, fashion figurehead and soon-to-be Netflix lead.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Owen Tripp, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
Durk, 32, is a key figurehead in the Chicago drill music scene, which has spawned numerous rap stars including Chief Keef, Lil Reese and G Herbo.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
So entrenched is the French figurehead in local history that the road leading to the villa is called Via dei Napoleone.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Matriarch of the family empire, fitness guru, beauty entrepreneur, fashion figurehead and soon-to-be Netflix lead.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figurehead
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However, the return of Feathers, the little clay puppet with silicone feet and glass pins for eyes, was an afterthought to provide a more sinister force.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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Well, Rudy Mancuso’s innovative debut has three of the best scenes of the year (and puppets — can’t forget the puppets).Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Salem is already a leader as well who excels in the classroom and is described as a positive example for other students.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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What People Are Saying President Joe Biden has been in communication with Democratic leaders as a potential government shutdown approaches.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Related article From $245 million bust to Super Bowl contender again: the redemption arc of ‘Mr. Unlimited’ Russell Wilson The Eagles took a 17-13 lead into halftime and the defense stepped up after the break, shutting out the Pittsburgh offense in the next two quarters.Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Todaro’s arrest was one of at least three busts of cops for drunken driving in the past four days, a period in which police holiday parties are held around the city.John Annese, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each boat has a crew of five members, consisting of a helmsman, wing-trimmer, flight controller and two grinders.Jane Tyska, The Mercury News, 12 July 2024
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From there, Grimes also came aboard The Orville as the ship’s helmsman.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2024
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Henson constructs an adorable miniature world for this special using a clever mix of puppets, marionettes, and animatronics, punctuated by soulful tunes by songwriter Paul Williams.EW.com, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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What turned Sarg's life around was a visit to a single performance by Thomas Holden and his marionettes.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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In the chaos of a raging fire, the veteran defies the chief’s orders to withdraw, determined to save an occupant.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Canoo has also seen major leadership departures recently: Aforementioned design chief Richard Kim Chief engineer Christoph Kuttner CTO Sohel Merchant CFO Greg Ethridge General counsel Hector Ruiz That leaves Canoo with just a co-founder on board.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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Major Bill Hendricks and his wife, Diane, wanted to donate a handmade doll to a child in need.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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While other toy companies have struggled financially – Hasbro, the maker of GI Joe, Monopoly, and other toys, recently announced layoffs – Mattel has thrived with toys that include Hot Wheels and Barbie dolls, two of the hottest and most iconic items in retail.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The charter captain and Bravo reality star from Below Deck Down Under posted a video to Instagram Monday, Dec. 16 giving an update on a recent biopsy from his abdomen.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It was previously announced that Holly Hunter will star as captain and chancellor of the academy, while Paul Giamatti set to play the season’s villain.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Figurehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figurehead. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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