as in foremen
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 taskmasters
Work is work, and there’s writerly reward, too, in daily encounters with a diverse range of taskmasters across all social groups.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Guy Lodge, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for taskmasters
Noun
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For years after that, TCU alums who had served as Ranch Week foremen or queen would proudly include it on resumes, in professional biographies or when running for office.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But advocates, experts and community leaders in Florida have raised opposition to the expansion of the 287(g) program.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Economists and leaders have warned of far-reaching effects if energy prices remain high, from rising prices on food and other basics to higher rates for mortgages and auto loans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bernadine was now viewed with such suspicion that Chalker’s bosses suspected a setup.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even romantic relationships can’t fill the gap Rinne sees forming between employees and their bosses.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This kind of experience was pioneered by theme park masters like Disney, but it has now been embraced by legacy institutions like the Goodman as a way to attract non-theater audiences and, well, mix things up a bit, aesthetically speaking.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The missing ships’ captains and crews are experienced sailors, convoy organizers Nuestra America said Friday.—
Sol Amaya,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The captains and crews are experienced sailors, and both vessels are equipped with appropriate safety systems and signalling equipment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Other managers, including Blue Owl Capital and Cliffwater, have also scrambled to halt or restrict withdrawals in recent weeks, as rising default fears spark an investor retreat from the sector.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Across industries, there’s palpable angst about the impending AI onslaught and how best to prepare workers, managers, and—above all—themselves for the new reality that lies ahead.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These measures are politically popular and ultra-wealthy Big Tech chiefs are easy villains.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The most conspicuous act of local resistance — albeit a mild one — was the plea from a group of sheriffs and police chiefs to ease up on deporting undocumented law-abiding immigrants and to provide a path to normalization for the vast majority who have broken no law except by being here.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The directors didn’t mention an easy solution.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Progress for directors peaked in 2023, with 20 women and nonbinary directors represented in the Top 100 films.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Taskmasters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taskmasters. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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