Figurehead
Figurehead noun - A person used as a cover for some questionable activity.
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In name only and figurehead are semantically related in perfunctory topic. In some cases you can use "In name only" instead an adjective "Figurehead".
Nearby Word: figure
In name only
In name only adverb - By title or repute though not in fact.
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Synonyms for In name only
Figurehead and in name only are semantically related in perfunctory topic. Sometimes you can use "Figurehead" instead an adjective phrase "In name only".
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Authority in Name Only: Princess Cordelia is a figurehead ruler at the start of the game, and everyone knows it.
Source: Video Game / Valkyria Chronicles -
Authority in Name Only: Even once he grows to adulthood, Emperor Xian is little more than a figurehead under the thumb of those who hold the real power at court, most notably Cao Cao.
Source: Series / Three Kingdoms
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