central figure
Story's primary person
The central figure is the most important or prominent person in a situation, story, or group—the one around whom events revolve or attention gathers.
She was the central figure in the investigation.
A narrative's central figure is its protagonist; a scandal's central figure is whoever stands at its center.
- protagonistStory's central figure
- heroOne admired for courage
- leaderOne who guides others
- top dogDominant leader
- big cheeseSlang for important person
star · main attraction · spotlight · main character · focal point · keystone · nucleus · pivotal · linchpin · centerpiece · headliner · key player · icon · man of the hour · figurehead · mastermind · point person · ringleader
- protagonistsprotagonist, hero, heroine, main character, lead role
- leading roleslead role, leading role, lead actor, lead actress, leading man
central figureminor character
bit player · nobody · nonentity · face in the crowd · supporting character
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