Acting
Acting adjective - Serving in a position for the time being.
Usage example: will serve as acting president of the university until a permanent replacement can be found
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Synonyms for Acting
Proxy and acting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proxy" instead an adjective "Acting".
Proxy
Proxy noun - A person who acts or does business for another.
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The eponymous V from V for Vendetta is given a funeral in the spirit of this trope, with the train acting as a proxy for the traditional boat.
Source: Viking Funeral -
However, everything can ultimately be traced back to Apostle Hilder, with Iris Fortunesinger acting as her main proxy.
- The Dragon: Eskarrg takes on this role for Chrysalis in the Loyalty Arc, assuming command of the remaining Changelings in Pony City and acting as her proxy.
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