Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjər ʌv ˈɪnflʊəns/
noun a person or thing that has an effect on the behavior or beliefs of others
A1 My teacher is a figure of influence in my life.
A2 Parents are often seen as figures of influence for children.
B1 The president is a key figure of influence in shaping government policies.
B2 Famous celebrities can be powerful figures of influence on social media.
C1 Nelson Mandela was a significant figure of influence in the fight against apartheid.
C2 Historical leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. continue to be revered as figures of influence for their impact on civil rights movements.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 My parents are my main figure of influence.
A2 Growing up, my teacher was a significant figure of influence.
B1 As a young adult, my mentor became a key figure of influence in my life.
B2 Throughout history, political leaders have been powerful figures of influence.
C1 In the world of art, Picasso is considered a major figure of influence.
C2 The Nobel Prize winner is a figure of influence in the scientific community.
formal The figure of influence in the scientific community has published numerous groundbreaking research papers.
informal My boss is definitely a figure of influence around here - everyone listens to what he says.
slang That rapper is a major figure of influence in the music industry.
figurative The old oak tree stood tall and proud, a figure of influence in the forest.
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