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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a figurehead" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
For example, you can use it to refer to a leader who has more of a symbolic role than an actual role: "The Prime Minister is merely a figurehead, and most of the decision-making power lies with the civil servants."
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Reddy (a figurehead) dissolved Parliament.
To be a figurehead.
The chairman was typically a figurehead.
"This agency is not a figurehead.
The country also has a figurehead king.
He has been a figurehead, with minions.
He's a figurehead and a liar.
He is more than a figurehead.
"He is not just a figurehead.
Musial wanted to be a businessman, not a figurehead.
Without a figurehead, the coup did not deserve the name.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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