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Recent Examples of micromanager
Rose is a micromanager, and lousy in a crisis.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
While in theory that might result in some overlapping of skill sets between her and Bloys, Holland is not known as a micromanager (just the opposite), and both execs have a reputation for getting along well with others.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
One of the most famous CEOs who has been repeatedly cited as a micromanager was Apple’s Steve Jobs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
While in theory that might result in some overlapping of skill sets between her and Bloys, Holland is not known as a micromanager (just the opposite), and both execs have a reputation for getting along well with others.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
One of the most famous CEOs who has been repeatedly cited as a micromanager was Apple’s Steve Jobs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for micromanager
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Billy is a tough taskmaster, sending Max down a hole in the ground to chisel out the precious metal, a tall task for a minor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The behind-the-scenes footage of the series, some of it previously unaired, allows viewers to see Walsh’s full range — erudite professor, taskmaster, West Coast offense wizard and comic cut-up.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The tone and content of the materials described and submitted to the Interior Department by park managers vary widely, reflecting a mix of careful attempts to obey administration orders, confusion about what might violate them and, at times, apparent skepticism about the entire endeavor.—
Karin Brulliard,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Bjørn Kilburn, vice president and general manager of Google’s smartwatch software, said the company is paying attention to these new types of devices.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mitevska also refuses to sanctify Mother Teresa more than necessary, instead portraying her as a strict disciplinarian who believed in organizational practicality as much as in the inherent holiness of children.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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Considering his managers at Leeds included disciplinarians such as Wilkinson and George Graham, this was probably for the best.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The Legal Aid Society, which analyzed city data and released its findings Monday, said the ramifications of police misconduct will continue to be a problem because the NYPD too often fails to discipline officers and supervisors — especially if the allegations don’t make headlines.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes he was dressed as a supervisor, carrying a clipboard and wearing a dress shirt and khakis.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The September murder of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was close to many in the administration, including Miller, plunged Trump’s already single-minded martinet into a maximalist frenzy.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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And then there’s the U.S. Army officer who succeeds in apprehending Perfidia: Col. Steven J. Lockjaw, played in a graying military fade, with some fur on top and a martinet scowl, by Sean Penn.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s figure doesn’t conform to findings by retirement professionals such as the 401(k) overseers at Bank of America.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The board dissolved soon after, and Altman changed the corporate structure last year to free itself of its nonprofit overseer.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mike Bibby is a stickler for details in a sport that has defined him and often consumes him.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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In addition to being a stickler for city ordinances, Rader was known to participate heavily in outside activities like leading his son’s Cub Scout group and doing administrative tasks at the Christ Lutheran Church.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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On Friday the board voted 7 to 0 to put Carvalho on indefinite leave and named senior administrator Andres Chait acting superintendent.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The plan was first set in motion under Samuels, who served as superintendent of the local school district before he was elevated to chancellor in January.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Micromanager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanager. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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