as in chairman
a person in charge of a meeting
the president of the international conference on genocide
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Recent Examples of president
Experts, however, caution the situation is much more complicated than the president might imply, and oil stocks lost steam on Tuesday after their Monday rally, undoing some of the previous day’s gains.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
By contrast, the University of Florida’s president oversees 61,890 students for an annual compensation package of about $3 million.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats voted for Collin Czilli for president and Ferdinand Alvarez for vice president.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Grenell had long pushed for a more diplomatic solution with Maduro at the start of the president’s second term, but was eventually pushed aside by Rubio.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
By contrast, the University of Florida’s president oversees 61,890 students for an annual compensation package of about $3 million.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Democrats voted for Collin Czilli for president and Ferdinand Alvarez for vice president.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Grenell had long pushed for a more diplomatic solution with Maduro at the start of the president’s second term, but was eventually pushed aside by Rubio.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for president
Noun
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The lighting ceremony featured remarks by Rick Caruso, founder and executive chairman of Caruso, and owner of Palisades Village.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Founding partner and current board chairman Tanu-Matti Tuominen will remain on the board and take charge of investor relations, marketing and communications, while continuing as chairman of the investment committee.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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First District Legislator Manuel Abarca IV was named the next chairperson of the legislature in a 5-4 vote conducted Monday afternoon.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Former linebacker Chris Spielman has helped to revive the Lions in his job as special assistant to the president/CEO and chairperson.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Just this month, Meghan and Prince Harry made a surprise appearance to speak with authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price about their new book, The Amazing Generation, along with moderator Gayle King.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Friday moderator Joy Behar then introduced BVSD musicians/cast members Renesito Avich and David Oquendo who serenaded Navarro with a birthday song.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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“President.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/president. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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