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
But Coben’s leadership was always temporary, handing over the reins to Gaudette, a corporate president who’s been with NRG and predecessor companies for 25 years.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Peru has been embroiled in a long political crisis that has seen eight presidents come and go in nearly a decade of clashes between Parliament and the executive branch, and protests that left 50 demonstrators dead between 2022 and 2023.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Ferrell made his debut as Bush in season 25 and went on to appear in dozens of sketches as the president until his departure.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Times of unusually high uncertainty inherently make Fed communication less helpful because circumstances can change on a dime, Mester, the former Cleveland Fed president, said.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Peru has been embroiled in a long political crisis that has seen eight presidents come and go in nearly a decade of clashes between Parliament and the executive branch, and protests that left 50 demonstrators dead between 2022 and 2023.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Ferrell made his debut as Bush in season 25 and went on to appear in dozens of sketches as the president until his departure.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Times of unusually high uncertainty inherently make Fed communication less helpful because circumstances can change on a dime, Mester, the former Cleveland Fed president, said.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for president
Noun
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Town Council President Toni Biancardi, at the meeting’s close, encouraged anyone interested in the job to contact her or Don Craft, the Porter County Democratic Party chairman.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Almost no one thinks new Fed chairman Warsh can implement a cut as his first move.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The chairperson position is coveted among the five members of the City Commission.—
Tess Riski
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The venue will have 72 paintings upstairs and downstairs, said Janet Keto, exhibits chairperson for the North County Society of Fine Arts.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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And yet debate moderators spend comparatively little time on public health preparedness.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Felicia Townsend, dean of the school, will serve as the moderator.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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“President.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/president. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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