as in dictator
a person who uses power or authority in a cruel, unjust, or harmful way
like many another third-world caesar, he cared little for the destitute class into which he himself had been born
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Recent Examples of caesar
Many salads call for crumbled goat cheese and parmesan cheese is common in a traditional caesar salad.
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
But in 1752, the government replaced the old Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, with a more accurate solar calendar.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, the Green Goddess Cobb Salad or Caesar Salad can be stuffed into an Italian roll for a fluffy-meets-crunchy bite.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Can't decide between bringing pasta salad or a classic Caesar to the table?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
There are eight appetizers for $10 each, including lobster bisque, meatballs, black mussels and a Caesar salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Diners can choose from starters including Caesar salad, steakhouse salad or lobster bisque.
—Pete Caster, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Next, there is a choice of two soups — turtle gumbo or French onion — or one of two salads, wedge or Caesar.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Top each lettuce half with 2 tablespoons burnt garlic Caesar dressing and sprinkle with reserved bread crumbs, divided between plates.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
But in 1752, the government replaced the old Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, with a more accurate solar calendar.
—Ian King, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, the Green Goddess Cobb Salad or Caesar Salad can be stuffed into an Italian roll for a fluffy-meets-crunchy bite.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Can't decide between bringing pasta salad or a classic Caesar to the table?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
There are eight appetizers for $10 each, including lobster bisque, meatballs, black mussels and a Caesar salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Diners can choose from starters including Caesar salad, steakhouse salad or lobster bisque.
—Pete Caster, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Next, there is a choice of two soups — turtle gumbo or French onion — or one of two salads, wedge or Caesar.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Top each lettuce half with 2 tablespoons burnt garlic Caesar dressing and sprinkle with reserved bread crumbs, divided between plates.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caesar
Noun
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And, as in the days of the Turkmen dictator, everyone fell into line.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Imperatori-Lee said that global reach gave him a first-hand perspective on how Washington’s economic and military policies — including backing dictators in Latin America — have negatively affected less powerful nations and their citizens.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the propaganda video, the narrator mentions the core Shiite religious figures Ali and Hussein, the first and third Shiite Imams, respectively, as well as the Battle of Karbala, a seventh-century uprising by Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, against a tyrant named Yazid.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trump wants to rule over us as a tyrant.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Caesar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caesar. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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