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as in taskmaster
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Recent Examples of micromanager
Counsell has never forgotten how hard the game is, resisting the urge to become a micromanager.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Rose is a micromanager, and lousy in a crisis.
—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
Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Rose is a micromanager, and lousy in a crisis.
—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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As creative director of Diavolo, Heim is a tough taskmaster with his dancers.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
11 May 2026
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This is the meeting of the messenger planet and the taskmaster, let alone in the zodiac’s most fearless sign, setting the stage for a transit that cuts right through the fluff, forcing truth and directness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Donato Poto, co-owner and general manager, then took to the podium to stress that hospitality is just as integral as food.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The Angels went 36-52 the rest of the way, under interim manager Ray Montgomery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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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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Percy and Terry filled two essential roles in Brandon and Carla’s lives taking on the responsibility of grandparents (spoilers) and parents (disciplinarians).—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Sacramento Councilmember Karina Talamantes, whose district is directly adjacent to the project, has remained steadfast in her opposition to the development, urging the county to further delay the vote until a new supervisor is elected to replace Phil Serna, who is championing the project.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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When a group of six fans wearing white t-shirts with the pre-revolution flag emblazoned on the fronts tried to enter, they were stopped by a security staffer, who called over her supervisor.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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His chief antagonist is his caustic first wife, Queen Marguerite (Joy DeMichelle), who operates as a kind of a martinet death doula.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Their biology is dictated by their human overseers, who prioritize efficiency over quality of life.—
Jacqueline Goldblatt,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Additionally, Puck insiders shared that Yellowstone mastermind and overseer Taylor Sheridan wasn't happy with Feehan's work on season 1.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Her employer may also be a stickler for being punctual.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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Though far from a revolutionary by nature, John was a stickler for law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Adams has 28-years of experience as an educator and administrator, most recently as the deputy superintendent of Garland ISD.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Twin Rivers Unified School District is expected to approve a new superintendent on June 23, as the district looks to address fiscal oversight concerns involving Highlands Community Charter and the district’s historic enrollment decline.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Micromanager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micromanager. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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