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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
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Recent Examples of czar
Venture capitalist David Sacks, who is now Trump’s AI and crypto czar, said after the news about Conway that Benioff could join the Republicans.
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Ari Levy, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
On Sunday’s This Week, Stephanopoulos pressed Vance on whether border czar Tom Homan accepted $50,000 in cash from an uncover FBI agent last year.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Border czar Tom Homan received $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents.
—Kate Wolffe
october 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But that shifted Monday when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the border czar.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
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Ari Levy, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
On Sunday’s This Week, Stephanopoulos pressed Vance on whether border czar Tom Homan accepted $50,000 in cash from an uncover FBI agent last year.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Border czar Tom Homan received $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents.
—Kate Wolffe
october 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But that shifted Monday when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the border czar.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for czar
Noun
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But my collection intentionally ignored the fraudulent exploits of billionaire heirs, tax dodgers and corporate magnates — defense contracts, government lobbying, bank accounts in Switzerland, shell companies in Panama, citizenship of Antigua and political asylum in London.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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The eight-bedroom residence is being offered by Duty Free Americas magnate Simon Falic and his wife, Jana Falic, who bought the property on a whim in 2015 after falling in love with the island on their second visit.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the collections comes from Walmart tycoon Jack Shewmaker, which features a plethora of rare pickup trucks.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tabor Opera House Built in 1879 by mining tycoon Horace Tabor, the Tabor Opera House is a Victorian-era landmark in the heart of downtown that still hosts live theater, concerts, and community events.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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In a nutshell, the Trojan prince Paris sails to Sparta to capture Helen, the beautiful wife of the king of Sparta, Menelaus.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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For three long weeks that began to seem rude or impertinent, as if the Prize hadn’t been announced, as if a king and queen weren’t waiting for his answer, Dylan said nothing about the award.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The former prince’s accommodation will be privately funded by the King.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The palace said the former prince will also have to move out of the Royal Lodge mansion near Windsor Castle.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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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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However, the movie did deliver a Best Actor Oscar nomination for Sebastian Stan as the real estate baron who would become POTUS, and a Best Supporting nom for Jeremy Strong.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Prussian baron Alexander von Humboldt carried out the best-known of these mapping efforts in Central and South America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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By contrast, the new project—bankrolled by Big Tech firms and crypto moguls—is one of excess and self-advertisement.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actor, mogul, and budding lawyer wore another Dilara Findikoglu look, from the fall 2025 Venus From Chaos collection.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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