as in commander
one in official command especially of a military force or base
the commandant of a naval district
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With a German commandant enraged, Edmonds stood his ground and invoked prisoners' rights under international law.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The controversial wording was later removed after two Democratic lawmakers put a hold on Lunday’s nomination for commandant until the manual was changed.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington — The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant Thursday night after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
One of their leaders, a colonel of the Russian National Guard named Sergei Dovgan, began to act as the commandant of the surrounding town.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The controversial wording was later removed after two Democratic lawmakers put a hold on Lunday’s nomination for commandant until the manual was changed.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Washington — The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant Thursday night after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
One of their leaders, a colonel of the Russian National Guard named Sergei Dovgan, began to act as the commandant of the surrounding town.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commandant
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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The President was acting as commander-in-chief to protect Americans.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Commandant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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