CHAIR Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

chair

noun

ˈcher

Definition of chair

as in chairperson

a person in charge of a meeting all questions and comments should be directed to the chair

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as in helm

the place of leadership or command the chair of the English department at the university

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ranks

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chair In 1991, Diana and the boys were spotted on a chair-lift during a ski holiday in Lech, Austria. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 People swivel-chair between them, copying information from emails, clicking through numerous interfaces and other tools. — Bryan Goode, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 But the ritual has increasingly gotten out of hand, culminating with someone hurling a chair into the crowd during the group’s performance last week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and reportedly sending one fan to the hospital. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026 Phillip Gardiner, the co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, placed part of the blame for the ban’s defeat on lobbying by civil rights leaders with ties to the tobacco industry. — Jason McLure — The Examination, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chair

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chair

Noun

The announcement — which was reported by local media and confirmed by Dubai sources — was made on Thursday by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, vice chairperson and managing director of the Dubai Media Council, during the Arab Media Summit.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Abednego Akok Kacuol was fired from his position as chairperson of the National Elections Commission without a reason being given publicly by Kiir.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of chairperson

Noun

Initially known as an accessories label, Chan Luu has been making a strong push into ready-to-wear and reviving the brand under the helm of chief executive officer and creative director Tessa Tran.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
At its helm stands von der Leyen, the 67-year-old former German defense minister, who has become a prominent figure at summits with leaders around the world, despite being a political appointee who hasn’t been elected to Europe’s top post.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of helm

Noun

When his inquiry leads directly to a ruthless corporate chairman played by Tony Leung Ka-fai, the two seasoned operators become locked in a battle of wits.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Brad Hegeman is vice chairman and Chief Strategy Officer of Nabholz in Conway.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of chairman

Noun

For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The head of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association said consumers likely will face shortages and additional price increases this fall and winter.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Put a curious moderator shoulder-to-shoulder with a decision-maker actively working through their own experience with your brand or with a competitor’s offering.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Rogers later accused the moderator of bias toward the Democratic candidate.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderator

Noun

So much of central Zurich continued to build around this hub, and the hotel grew into a notable gathering spot for guests like Charles Dickens, composer Franz Liszt, and later on former US president Bill Clinton.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Before winning the November 2025 election, Caldwell had not served in a political office and was instead president of Centenary University.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026