variants
also tsar
or tzar
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a showbiz czar who is said to be able to make or break a career
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Recent Examples of czar
Over the last few weeks, other guests have included Trump border czar Tom Homan, talking about ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles, and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who discussed Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor.
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Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The White House's border czar Tom Homan weighed in on that aspect.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025
To that end, Pritzker, Walz, and Hochul all welcomed Trump border czar Tom Homan arresting them for hampering ICE operations after the president encouraged his aide to detain Newsom earlier this week.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Rumors suggested that the czar’s extended family, perhaps Paul or the dowager empress, would wrest power from Nicholas.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The White House's border czar Tom Homan weighed in on that aspect.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025
To that end, Pritzker, Walz, and Hochul all welcomed Trump border czar Tom Homan arresting them for hampering ICE operations after the president encouraged his aide to detain Newsom earlier this week.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Rumors suggested that the czar’s extended family, perhaps Paul or the dowager empress, would wrest power from Nicholas.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for czar
Noun
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Effectively Building Brand Recognition with Purpose and Preparation Diane Primo, CEO, marketing magnate, and communication innovator, served as the keynote speaker.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Hefty Payroll Money is no object to Mets owner Steve Cohen, who made a fortune as a hedge fund magnate before buying the ballclub five years ago.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The Phoenician Scheme follows wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) who is on the run and wanted by myriad governments, the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 July 2025
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Meanwhile, The Daily Planet gets acquired by tycoon David Warfield (Sam Wanamaker), who fires Perry White and appoints his daughter Lacy (Mariel Hemingway) as the new editor.—
Will Harris,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Edward was on the throne for less than a year, having been named king on Jan. 20, 1936, when King George V died.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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All retained their titles of prince and princess, but these titles will become personal and any future spouses or children will not have a right to them.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Bailey is Fiyero, a prince and popular student at Shiz University, while Goldblum plays the iconic Wizard.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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The Crystal Cup Finale will be attended by Ryder Cup European team captain Luke Donald and Solheim Cup winner Lexi Thompson, who are serving as official Crystal Cup ambassadors.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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At the center of Chicago’s youth movement is Connor Bedard, the 19-year-old center who’s already drawn comparisons to 37-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby for his playmaking on the ice.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Janie Hunt, 9, of Dallas, a great-granddaughter of oil baron William Herbert Hunt and a relative of the family that owns the Kansas City Chiefs, was attending Camp Mystic for the first time, her grandmother Margaret Hunt told the New York Times.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Huene, a baron, had known Paley since dancing school in Russia, where his father had been equerry to the czar.—
Amy Fine Collins,
airmail.news,
5 July 2025
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The man was identified as Zdravko Bilic, the husband of skincare mogul Gry Tomte, 9News, 7News and News.com.au reported, citing police.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The donor pool has featured some of the most prominent billionaire philanthropists in the country: the Adelson family, Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and entertainment mogul Haim Saban, who sits on the group’s board.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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