noun
a person or thing that has an effect on the behavior or beliefs of others
preposition
a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
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The figure of influence in the scientific community has published numerous groundbreaking research papers.
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My boss is definitely a figure of influence around here - everyone listens to what he says.
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That rapper is a major figure of influence in the music industry.
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The old oak tree stood tall and proud, a figure of influence in the forest.