frontman

/ˈfrʌntmæn/
noun
  1. The lead singer or public face of a musical band or group.
    • She became the frontman after the original singer left.
    • The frontman of the band captivated the crowd with his powerful voice.
    • Every great band needs a charismatic frontman to connect with the audience.
  2. A person who represents an organization or group publicly, often as a spokesperson or leader.
    • The CEO acted as the frontman for the company during the press conference.
    • The charity's frontman delivered an inspiring speech at the gala.
    • He was chosen as the frontman for the political campaign.
  3. A person who is the nominal head of an enterprise but is not the actual owner or controller, often used to conceal the real leadership.
    • The restaurant was run by a frontman while the real owner stayed in the background.
    • Investigators discovered that the store's frontman was just a figurehead.
    • He served as a frontman for the illegal operation, taking the blame if things went wrong.
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