front man
noun
1
: a person serving as a front or figurehead
2
: the lead performer in a musical group
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In addition to Stiles making her directorial debut, singer Vanessa Carlton and her husband, Deer Tick front man John McCauley score the film.
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Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
The visitors’ New Zealand international front man benefitted from referee Michael Oliver playing on despite an offside flag being raised during the build-up.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
At last, the front man for the franchise exuded genuine enthusiasm on the podium and looked comfortable being in charge, showing none of the awkwardness Chicago has suffered through for too many years at Halas Hall.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
After months of diplomatic futility, Biden was shrewd to allow Trump and Witkoff to serve as the front men for the talks.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
The visitors’ New Zealand international front man benefitted from referee Michael Oliver playing on despite an offside flag being raised during the build-up.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
At last, the front man for the franchise exuded genuine enthusiasm on the podium and looked comfortable being in charge, showing none of the awkwardness Chicago has suffered through for too many years at Halas Hall.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
After months of diplomatic futility, Biden was shrewd to allow Trump and Witkoff to serve as the front men for the talks.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Front man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20man. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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