as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
known as a tough but fair taskmaster
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Recent Examples of taskmaster
Cancer is a tough taskmaster, and doctors didn’t detect it early enough.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
For a man known around the Pentagon as a relentless, humorless taskmaster, McNamara seemed virtually unrecognizable on the party circuit, mingling casually with journalists, fellow government officials, and vivacious Georgetown hostesses.
—William Taubman, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
The mercurial chef was a stern taskmaster who demanded the absolute best from everyone who worked for him.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Basketball is a merciless taskmaster, demanding an almost inhuman tally of hours to perfect.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
For a man known around the Pentagon as a relentless, humorless taskmaster, McNamara seemed virtually unrecognizable on the party circuit, mingling casually with journalists, fellow government officials, and vivacious Georgetown hostesses.
—William Taubman, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
The mercurial chef was a stern taskmaster who demanded the absolute best from everyone who worked for him.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Basketball is a merciless taskmaster, demanding an almost inhuman tally of hours to perfect.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taskmaster
Noun
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Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss (Bening), Lucky must fight for her life — and a way out.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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When expectations are unclear, like those communicated by busy bosses, teachers or healthcare providers, people become hypervigilant.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Chinese leader’s comments were made privately in 2024.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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The news that the complaint was deemed not credible and of the allegations within the complaint comes from a new letter given to the top leaders in the Senate and House Intelligence committees.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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His hard work was recognized, eventually leading to his head foreman gig working on luxury homes in the Hollywood Hills.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Magaña shows him how to maneuver the blade around a thick trunk, as the foreman kicks it loose.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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Among the special guests invited to Shapiro's address are a number of educators and first responders, including a master's student at the University of Pennsylvania, an Erie Police Department lieutenant and a Montgomery County couple scammed by cyber criminals.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The true puppet master is his archnemesis Roper, who faked his death in captivity years ago.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the Sabres captain has played in 48 games this season while dealing with an unimaginable situation away from the rink.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The short doesn’t record her confrontation with a flight attendant and the plane’s captain but rather bystanders’ reactions.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Homan will also be taking the lead with Customs and Border Patrol in Minnesota, with Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino expected to depart the state imminently alongside some agents.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fennessy brings expertise as former chief of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and past fire chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, one of California’s largest fire departments.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Then, tailor a concise highlights summary for your manager before performance conversations.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Give staff a point person to contact Every workplace should designate an onsite manager to be an immigration point person, Stevenson said.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a former Guard commander, announced the terrorism designation, which probably will be mostly symbolic.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Days later, Trump, much to the surprise of even his own advisers, responded by assassinating Iran’s top military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Taskmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taskmaster. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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