figure of

Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words

used to indicate a person who embodies a certain quality (e.g., figure of fun, figure of authority)

figureNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He has become a figure of authority in the organization.
  • The politician was often seen as a figure of fun in the media.
  • She emerged as a figure of hope during the crisis.
  • The old professor remained a figure of respect among students.
  • The CEO had transformed into a figure of controversy.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. was a figure of inspiration for many.
  • The coach became a figure of discipline in the team.
  • She was regarded as a figure of wisdom in her community.
  • The celebrity had become a figure of ridicule after the scandal.
  • His grandfather was always a figure of strength in the family.