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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
Repeatedly, the novel makes mention of Jewish communities and their own suffering under the czar.
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Agnes Mueller, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
Trump on Monday endorsed Newsom’s arrest, though border czar Tom Homan acknowledged the governor has committed no crime.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
Soon after, Olga divorced her husband, freeing Paul to seek the czar’s permission to marry her.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
The News The Trump administration is planning to ramp up civil and criminal prosecutions of companies that employ workers without legal status, White House border czar Tom Homan said in an interview Wednesday.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
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Agnes Mueller, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
Trump on Monday endorsed Newsom’s arrest, though border czar Tom Homan acknowledged the governor has committed no crime.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
Soon after, Olga divorced her husband, freeing Paul to seek the czar’s permission to marry her.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
The News The Trump administration is planning to ramp up civil and criminal prosecutions of companies that employ workers without legal status, White House border czar Tom Homan said in an interview Wednesday.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for czar
Noun
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Coffee magnate Prayudh Mahagitsiri’s wealth took a hit as his PM Group’s long-standing joint venture with Nestle ended.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The island's first inhabitants were the Gabrielino Indigenous Peoples, and the island has changed ownership since the 1800s until purchased by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Reuters — Vietnam will remove the death penalty for eight offenses from next month, including embezzlement and activities aimed at overthrowing the government, parliament said on Wednesday, sparing the life of a tycoon in a $12 billion fraud case.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Plenty of world leaders, business tycoons, and tech titans share their top reads every year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Tokyo is famously the reigning king of Michelin cities, boasting 251 stars across 194 restaurants.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Our leader shall not be a king ruling by divine right, as that was decided on this day in Philadelphia 249 years ago, but one of the common folk elevated freely by fellow citizens.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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The prince had problems reaching Balmoral, as communication with the rest of the family was limited.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
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Amid Warnings Tears as Amal Clooney Honors Girl Who Rejected 'Child Bride' Path The young prince was enthusiastically greeting royal fans at the start Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations when Charlotte reached over to pull his hand down.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The Indiana Fever will be without guard Caitlin Clark for the third straight game after announcing that the 2025 All-Star Game captain will remain sidelined with a groin injury from the Commissioner’s Cup Championship game against the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday night.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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About five minutes later, Lindholm says the ship started moving again and things appeared to be back to normal, adding the captain explained over the PA system that two people had fallen overboard, but both were safe and back on the ship.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The distillery and gardens remain an iconic part of the town of Rothes, providing a glimpse into both the heritage of whisky-making and the lifestyle of 19th-century Scotland and its whisky barons.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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His wife, known as Livy, was the sheltered daughter of a coal baron.—
Dwight Garner,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The media mogul has channeled that skill into delicious recipes, stylish and comfortable clothing, and, via her home collection, beautiful and functional furniture.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, the fireside-style conversation brought together Master P—No Limit Records founder turned multi-industry mogul—and an inspiring lineup of changemakers: Syrita Steib, Derwin Scott, Zach Jackson, and Spectacular Smith.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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