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figureheads

The word “figureheads” has 3 syllables: fig-ure-heads

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛdz/

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In the thesaurus, “figureheads” has 74 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for figureheads along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for figureheads

Antonyms for figureheads

Meanings of figureheads

  • noun
    1. A carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship.
    2. (by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has no actual power; a front or front man.

Example Sentences

  • Many monarchs today are just figureheads with limited authority.
  • The company appointed several figureheads to improve its public image.
  • In that regime, the ministers were only figureheads while real power stayed elsewhere.
  • The board members acted as figureheads rather than decision-makers.
  • The organization had a few figureheads representing it at public events.

On this page you'll find 82 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to figureheads, such as: administrators, barons, big cheeses, big guns, bigwigs, boss men, bosses.

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