variants
also tsar
or tzar
as in magnate
a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
a showbiz czar who is said to be able to make or break a career
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of czar
For White House Border czar Tom Homan and Secretary Mullin, keeping Venturella's arrival low-key may be a deliberate attempt to avoid drawing fresh congressional fire to an agency already under siege.
—
Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
Brosseau has been the fentanyl czar since February 2025, after serving as the deputy national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Last year, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee wrote to White House border czar Tom Homan, raising concern that Venturella's return to ICE to oversee contracts that would go to companies like Geo Group, his previous employer, presented a conflict of interest.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2026
Venturella Is a close ally of border czar Tom Homan, and previously worked at a private prison group.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for czar
Philip Wang, Time, 18 May 2026
Brosseau has been the fentanyl czar since February 2025, after serving as the deputy national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Last year, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee wrote to White House border czar Tom Homan, raising concern that Venturella's return to ICE to oversee contracts that would go to companies like Geo Group, his previous employer, presented a conflict of interest.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 12 May 2026
Venturella Is a close ally of border czar Tom Homan, and previously worked at a private prison group.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for czar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for czar
Noun
-
Whether the 72-year-old logistics magnate really views that as feasible is a fascinating question.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
Nanjiani also gets to show off his ping pong skills against Fred Armisen, who plays casino magnate and money launderer Max Sugar.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Ali kills the sex- and drug-trafficking tycoon with three shotgun blasts to the chest.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
-
Written and directed by Ritchie, In the Grey follows Rachel (González), a brilliant lawyer and high-stakes negotiator who is tasked by a wealthy client, Bobby (Rosamund Pike), to recover $1 billion stolen from her company by Manny (Carlos Bardem), a ruthless criminal tycoon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
-
Arsenal are the kings of marginal games, beating their opponents with physicality, pressing and defensive possession.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
-
Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
