poster boy
Americannoun
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a male child whose image is used on a poster or in an advertisement for a cause or organization.
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a male person who exemplifies or represents a specific cause, ideal, characteristic, etc.
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a male person appearing on a poster as a pinup.
noun
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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
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Seoul's Kospi -- which has been Asia's poster boy for the rally -- sank more than one percent and has lost more than 20 percent since hitting a record high last month.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
In both matches, the nation's poster boy has been understated in his influence, but what impact is the 29-year-old midfielder making?
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
“I take a lot of things in stride,” adding that being “the poster boy for high ticket prices” is “the last thing you prefer to be. But that’s how it went.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
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 ● Jan. 2, 2026
The paper chain belonged to everybody, but he was almost the poster boy for it.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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