front man
noun
1
: a person serving as a front or figurehead
2
: the lead performer in a musical group
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The show is narratively ambitious; social-media commenters have been quick to compare Rahma to Anthony Bourdain, a garrulous travelogue front man.
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
With no out-and-out striker other than bit-part Goncalo Ramos, Luis Enrique wants a versatile front man with Alvarez fitting that bill perfectly.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The films that drive those evenings aren’t always the most memorable, but this year’s offering is genuinely exciting as musician turned director Questlove profiles Earth, Wind & Fire and its legendary front man, Maurice White.
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Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
The Pearl Jam front man’s mother, Karen, a San Diego resident, threw out the first pitch before the final game of last month’s series between the Padres and Mariners at Petco Park.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
With no out-and-out striker other than bit-part Goncalo Ramos, Luis Enrique wants a versatile front man with Alvarez fitting that bill perfectly.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
The films that drive those evenings aren’t always the most memorable, but this year’s offering is genuinely exciting as musician turned director Questlove profiles Earth, Wind & Fire and its legendary front man, Maurice White.
—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
The Pearl Jam front man’s mother, Karen, a San Diego resident, threw out the first pitch before the final game of last month’s series between the Padres and Mariners at Petco Park.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2026
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“Front man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20man. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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