as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
Everyone knows that the real jefe of that football team is the quarterback and not the coach.
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Recent Examples of jefe
The tortilla had no flavor; the tostada which supposedly offers textural counterpoint — the whole idea, according to its advocates, like Times newsletter jefe Karim Doumar — was soggy.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Learn more The other jefe Raúl headed the Cuban Army for decades, and under his watch the military control over the economy expanded.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Chambers, a longtime exec, spent a great degree of time in L.A. since serving as distribution jefe for Disney.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Trejo’s Spirits Tequila Alternative Action hero and Trejo’s Tacos jefe Danny Trejo has been sober for over 50 years and has put his name on a smooth and balanced zero-proof tequila alternative that empowers non-imbibers to make perfect Palomas and hangover-free margaritas.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
Los Tigres del Norte Leave it to Los Tigres del Norte’s power anthem to get everyone on the dance floor feeling like a jefe (boss).
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 4 May 2022
In an end-of-year address posted online, the ELN’s jefe máximo, who goes by the alias Gabino, promised to continue negotiations even if hostilities resumed.
—Maximo Anderson, Bloomberg.com, 10 Jan. 2018
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Learn more The other jefe Raúl headed the Cuban Army for decades, and under his watch the military control over the economy expanded.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
Chambers, a longtime exec, spent a great degree of time in L.A. since serving as distribution jefe for Disney.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Trejo’s Spirits Tequila Alternative Action hero and Trejo’s Tacos jefe Danny Trejo has been sober for over 50 years and has put his name on a smooth and balanced zero-proof tequila alternative that empowers non-imbibers to make perfect Palomas and hangover-free margaritas.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 18 Jan. 2024
Los Tigres del Norte Leave it to Los Tigres del Norte’s power anthem to get everyone on the dance floor feeling like a jefe (boss).
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 4 May 2022
In an end-of-year address posted online, the ELN’s jefe máximo, who goes by the alias Gabino, promised to continue negotiations even if hostilities resumed.
—Maximo Anderson, Bloomberg.com, 10 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jefe
Noun
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The lawsuit noted that Fox News bosses criticized the network’s journalists for not considering the feelings of its pro-Trump audience following the election that sent Joe Biden to the White House.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Being the owner of something and being the boss of something obviously come with a lot of responsibility.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The jury foreman, who provided only his first name, Matthew, said jurors tried to keep their emotions and personal experiences out of deliberations.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Courtney will next be seen in Paramount +’s The Dutton Ranch, a spin-off of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, as the imposing and unpredictable ranch foreman, Rob-Will.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The protest, organized by national anti-death penalty organizations Death Penalty Action and Worth Rise, was attended mostly by local faith leaders and members.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Local officials, including the fire marshal of Sacramento Metro Fire and the Lincoln police chief, contributed to the report's findings.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Santa Clara’s top leadership, a county chief operating officer and county executive, both make more than Bryant, according to 2024 data from the nonprofit Transparent California.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Borman, the commander, insisted on as few lunar orbits as possible given the risks.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ghalibaf is importantly a former senior Revolutionary Guard commander and a close adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the uncertainty surrounding the club (head coach Gareth Taylor wasn’t hired until three weeks before the season started, while the club had lost Smith and club captain Taylor Hinds to Arsenal) was anathema to someone so conscientious.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is the latest installment of Crews on Cruise, a column spotlighting the people who work behind the scenes of the world’s most memorable voyages—from bartenders and entertainers to ship captains and expedition leaders.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Resort manager Puspa, born in a small village on the east of Bali, can tell you everything there is to know about the local traditions, while farm manager Wayan’s passion for sustainable agriculture is infectious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco's first home run this season and the Giants held off a late rally by the San Diego Padres to give rookie manager Tony Vitello his first victory, 3-2 on Monday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Jefe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jefe. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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