charismatic figure

collocation in English

meaningsofcharismaticandfigure

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charismatic
adjective
uk
/ˌkær.ɪzˈmæt.ɪk/us
/ˌker.ɪzˈmæt̬.ɪk/
used to describe a person who ...
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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 ofcharismaticandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In a sense, he is acharismaticfigure.
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The coroner in my constituency is undoubtedly acharismaticfigure.
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Degree in medicine and self-taught in biology, he was a multifacetedcharismaticfigurewhose influence has endured despite the passing years.
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Under conditions of social stress, such a movement may form under the leadership of acharismaticfigure.
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He was a powerful andcharismaticfigurewithin the church.
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Police informers describe him as acharismaticfigurewith an entrepreneurial mind, not keen on violent action that only creates problems and police attention, instead of business.
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Russell was acharismaticfigure, but claimed no special revelation or vision for his teachings and no special authority on his own behalf.
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Smith himself was considered a far lesscharismaticfigure.
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Peterson improved his public speaking abilities in the early 1980s, and projected the image of an active,charismaticfigurewhen in office.
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Dodd was acharismaticfigurewho had firm leadership skills.
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The issue is our lack of social and public service entrepreneurs—charismatic figures who can find solutions.
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The mujahideen leaders were charismatic figures with dyadic ties to followers.
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