as in administrator
a person who manages or directs something
as archon of the nation's most prestigious university, he became something of a national figure
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Recent Examples of archon
As the service came to an end, Bartholomew delivered the traditional blessing for a new archon, a layperson being honored for service to the Church.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Baal is launching in Genshin Impact patch 2.1 this week, and players will be able to get their hands on the first new archon since Zhongli, and the first new electro hero since…ever.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Baal is launching in Genshin Impact patch 2.1 this week, and players will be able to get their hands on the first new archon since Zhongli, and the first new electro hero since…ever.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for archon
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Roberts has worked in education for decades, holding roles as a classroom teacher, school administrator and executive leader.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mary Castlebury, who was a principal under Pendleton, said her superintendent helped her confront challenges as a fellow Black administrator.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Fried was at 102 pitches, but on the other side of the field, Boston manager Alex Cora allowed his ace, Garrett Crochet, to throw 117.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Abdi is repped by SMS Talent and Haven Entertainment; Simone by Buchwald, manager LaNise Oppong, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Granese by Untitled Entertainment and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; and Silverman by Authentic and Brave Artists Management.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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On a gloomy Saturday morning in Pacific Beach, Friends of Rose Creek executive director Karin Zirk awaited participants for the California Biodiversity Day BioBlitz.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Not outside influences, not distant executives, but real farmers and fishers choosing where funds go and how best to use them.—
Felipe Arango,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Pendleton is credited with overseeing notable growth in San Diego city schools, managing rising enrollment and the addition of 14 campuses during her five years as superintendent.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cassellius is the new superintendent who answers to a school board made up mostly of people backed by the Milwaukee teachers’ union.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Before Springsteen took the microphone, writer/director Scott Cooper shared a story about how his family lost their home in the Palisades Fire in California earlier this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, but the external power supply was not restored.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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The bargaining unit would include 75 artists and animation workers across film and television including character effects artists, animators, technical directors, lighters, visual development artists, modelers, production coordinators, supervisors and more.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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An independent supervisor will monitor compliance and oversee the refund process.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Archon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archon. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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