poster boy
Britishnoun
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a person who appears on a poster
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a person who typifies or represents a particular characteristic, cause, opinion, etc
a poster girl for late motherhood
Example Sentences
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There is the obvious link with Salah widely seen as a poster boy for both the Middle East and Arab world and such a connection will be massive.
From BBC
As a poster boy of world rugby, Rees-Zammit's return to the Six Nations is not only a boost for Wales, but for fans and media alike.
From BBC
With his easy charm, boyish good looks and honest interview style, not to mention his considerable talent, Hunter quickly became snooker's poster boy for the new 21st Century.
From BBC
Kyrgios said he has not given "a thought" to the possibility he could become a poster boy for misogynists ready to criticise women's sport if he beats Sabalenka.
From BBC
Makowsky calls Garfield “a poster boy for the American dream,” rising from poverty to the nation’s top office.
From Los Angeles Times
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