chairmen

plural of chairman
as in chairpersons
a person in charge of a meeting the chairman called the meeting to order

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Recent Examples of chairmen The following year, John Conyers, of Michigan, and Charles Rangel, of New York, became the first Black chairmen of the Judiciary and the Ways and Means Committees, respectively. Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Moonbug is part of Candle Media, which is run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, with backing from investment funds managed by Blackstone’s private equity business. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 This year’s gala has faced intense scrutiny following the announcement that Amazon founder Jeff and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, would serve as lead sponsors and honorary chairmen. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 With that in mind, one of Parkinson’s former chairmen during a career that boasts six promotions believes the Welsh club has got the right man at the helm. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2026 Last week, Longgrear collected endorsements from House Speaker Jon Burns and the chairmen of the state House and Senate Education committees. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026 It will be led by Wellness House board members Thomas Cranmer and Julie Thick, who are chairmen of the event. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Republicans have six-year limits on their chairmen, while Democrats have no term limits. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026 Membership co-chairmen are Sharon Woodward and Joyce Rogers. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairmen
Noun
  • The existing committee chairpersons are tasked with facilitating meetings and placing items on their agendas.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
  • With seven Republican members of the Oklahoma Legislature campaigning for statewide office, GOP leaders have kept those lawmakers in their leadership positions or as committee chairpersons, a reversal of policies instituted by previous House speakers or Senate pro tempores.
    Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Castle said her daughter dreamed of eventually cooking for presidents and other world leaders.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • Vice presidents since 1977 have lived on the grounds of the 72-acre Naval Observatory, and many have left their own imprint on the property.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • At one point, moderators even allowed Jones to direct questions toward Jackson's empty podium — an unusual debate moment that Malsin described as both risky and effective television.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • Later that day, moderators of a Democratic primary debate asked Stevens what AIPAC’s support for her meant.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026

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“Chairmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairmen. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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