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
The mercurial chef was a stern taskmaster who demanded the absolute best from everyone who worked for him.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Work is work, and there’s writerly reward, too, in daily encounters with a diverse range of taskmasters across all social groups.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Basketball is a merciless taskmaster, demanding an almost inhuman tally of hours to perfect.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
The Scot is a tough taskmaster and will want more, both in the market before the end of the window, and from his side this season.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Work is work, and there’s writerly reward, too, in daily encounters with a diverse range of taskmasters across all social groups.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Basketball is a merciless taskmaster, demanding an almost inhuman tally of hours to perfect.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
The Scot is a tough taskmaster and will want more, both in the market before the end of the window, and from his side this season.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taskmaster
Noun
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The constantly shifting allegiances are meant to form a twisty yarn in the aggregate, though the effect is largely just confusing — especially when Helen gets a subplot investigating her own past that distracts from her role as the chilly, withholding boss.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the real world, a boss must set aside their love for their dog and look at things objectively.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Decisions made in Gyeongju are non-binding — and leaders have faced difficulty reaching consensus in the past including on thorny issues like Russia’s war in Ukraine.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Axios, Alexander Solender and Marc Caputo report on the half-dozen labor leaders who have urged Democrats to vote for government funding and end the shutdown without conditions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Umanzor Molina, 39, a construction foreman who worked on projects at Miami International Airport, was detained in a day care parking lot in Aventura, Florida.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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First responders were summoned to the scene, as Brockman’s foreman put on climbing gear, ascended the tree and assisted in lowering him to the ground.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies, but currently does not have lawful status in the country, officials said.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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That’s cute, today’s masters of the universe will chuckle while patting your head.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Images of the concept show multiple layouts, including one that features a pair of large captain-style seats and another with a reclining bench that looks like it can be used as a bed (a third row of seats also looks to be an option, but that’s no fun).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The captain of the Neil’s plane was killed, and the first officer was injured.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rosensweig, a former top executive at Yahoo who joined Chegg as CEO in 2010, stepped down from the post in April 2024, handing the job to Schultz, who was operating chief at the time.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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The restructuring brings in regional chiefs and supervisors normally stationed at the nation's borders to carry out immigration arrests inside the country, a move representing a departure from traditional immigration enforcement structures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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But this goes back to what Toronto manager John Schneider said at the beginning of the series, the philosophy that this isn’t a best-of-seven but a series of best-of-ones over a possible seven nights.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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At some point in extra innings of Game 3 when Ohtani looked to steal second base after one of his four intentional walks, the broadcast began talking about Dodgers manager Dave Roberts’ famous game-changing steal for the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ‘04 ALCS.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Taskmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taskmaster. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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