front man

noun

a nominal leader of an organization, etc, who lacks real power or authority, esp one who lends respectability to some nefarious activity Gender-neutral formfigurehead
the leader or visual focus of a group of musicians, usually the singer

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Mike Love, 84, remains the band’s front man.

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Like the late Steve Jobs at Apple, Musk became the embodiment of his brand, ever present as the front man at company events and product launches, with a devoted following among EV enthusiasts.

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He was long ago cast in the role of front man for the conservative takeover.

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The mood around England seems increasingly gripped by a sense of drift, a holding operation with Carsley as the front man while Tuchel strangely waits in the wings before taking charge.

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For years, Esparza served as a front man for Huizar, relaying the council member’s demands for bribes or other financial benefits using coded language.

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