She's slightly famous for her figure (5)

I believe the answer is:

sylph

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'figure' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for sylph that I've seen before include "Girl with slender figure" , "Slender, graceful female" , "Slender and graceful young woman" , "Imaginary spirit of the air" , "Slim female" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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