central figure
collocation in Englishmeaningsofcentralandfigure
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central
adjective
uk/ˈsen.trəl/us/ˈsen.trəl/
in, at, from, or near the centre or most important part ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition ofcentralandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofcentral figure
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The outsider is thus acentralfigurein large numbers of works of art.
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Then he became acentralfigurein the reform movement that challenged corrupt union bosses.
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If we could see thecentralfigure, we might all too readily relegate 'back-up' to background.
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Thecentralfigureleans with her right arm on the shoulder of her companion.
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His example provided orientation, by supplying the supporters of the reform aborted in 1955 with acentralfigureand political representative.
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Thecentralfigureshows an intermediate stage where two copies of the triangle are each labelled with zeros and ones.
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In the background, thecentralfiguredoes caprioles.
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Thecentralfigureis the tree, the trilobed element on the crown is an indicator of sprouting vegetation, and the serpent bar is the ecliptic.
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Thecentralfigurestands slightly behind her companions and presents a full face to the viewer.
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They give the impression that the author is a member of an important network, perhaps even itscentralfigure.
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A pure mathematician who is a renowned economist, he has been acentralfigurein developing game theory and establishing its key role in modern economics.
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Gallieni is thecentralfigureof this volume and is seen as providing the climax to the unification of the island.
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Veblen is thecentralfigureof this school of thought.
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The rulers may be represented alone or with other individuals, but the size, posture, and placement of the ruler usually indicates that the ruler is thecentralfigure.
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Let me repeat: the commissioner is thecentralfigurein the system.
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There is nocentralfigureavailable for the cost of treatment of malaria and related disease.
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I thought that he would throw up that subject—he has to create a smokescreen, because at no point has he denied mycentralfigure.
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Nocentralfigurefor the costs of this assistance is available and one could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
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Their decision is that of the court as well as that of the leadingcentralfigure.
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