HELMSMEN Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

helmsmen

noun

plural of helmsman

as in leaders

the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling

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Noun

Platner's withdrawal caps days of turmoil that had engulfed his campaign and intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to quickly coalesce around an alternative candidate.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Here's what's driving that shift—and why certain destinations are emerging as leaders in aesthetic care.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of leaders

Noun

Customers were very important; workers, foremen.

— Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.

— Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025

Definition of foremen

Noun

Indictments unveiled by prosecutors Tuesday describe cartel-style bosses — among them Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, a former associate and now rival of Bishnoi.

— Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Riedler credits Patrick Barlow, one of her first bosses at Vino Carta wine store in Little Italy, for giving her the foundation to begin building her knowledge of the world’s wine regions, grapes and terroir.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of bosses

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The early copy remained tucked away in Britain’s National Archives until a volunteer cataloging records from the American Revolutionary War came across it in May among the papers of Royal Navy captains.

— Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Previously the top two fan vote-getters would serve as captains and select the squads.

— Mercury News, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of captains

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These two masters of image management provided colliding—utopian versus dystopian—scenes at contrasting Fourth of July weekend mega events.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of masters

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One expert noted that turning satellite data into information useful to firefighters and forestry managers will take some time.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026

Definition of managers

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Among them is the viral handbag brand Songmont, whose podcast asks famous directors or actors to discuss topics like self-acceptance and creativity in contemplative two-hour episodes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Instead of hiring full-time executives, organizations share access to experienced professionals, including fractional CFOs, HR directors, CMOs, CIOs, grant writers, and procurement specialists.

— Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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