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
Noun
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission’s administrators are appointed by five officials, all Democrats, including the attorney general himself.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new building will become the primary workplace for Seminole commissioners and more than 500 county staff, including attorneys, administrators, managers, planners, budgeters and engineers, along with offices for the Tax Collector and Property Appraiser.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lucas went on to further distance his office from the review, pointing to the fact that Kozakiewicz was a city employee who reported to the city manager instead of the mayor.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy challenged the call, which was upheld following a replay review.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Manuela Moscoso is the inaugural executive and artistic director of CARA (Center for Art, Research, and Alliances) and has served as curator of the Second Bienal das Amazônias (2025), the Eleventh Liverpool Biennial (2021), and the Bienal de Cuenca (2014).—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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School boards hire superintendents, oversee educational funds and set some school policies.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Texas Education Agency tapped Licata as superintendent of Fort Worth school district on March 24 as part of its takeover after a campus received five consecutive years of failing grades in the state’s annual accountability ratings.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Billy [William Friedkin, the director] out on narcotic raids.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fisher Flores, legal director of the American Bar Association’s ProBar project, said that this year the organization has worked on eight habeas corpus petitions representing children who have been held in federal custody for an average of 225 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His personal attorney, Darren Indyke, was listed as his official supervisor at the job.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The coffee giant is also rolling out a new bonus structure allowing baristas and shift supervisors to earn up to $1,200 annually on top of their base pay.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Archon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archon. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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