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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
Border czar Tom Homan said TSA officers could be paid as early as Monday.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
White House border czar Tom Homan suggested Sunday that ICE agents deployed to airports may remain there even after Transportation Security Agency officers are paid this week.
—Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Trump and his advisors, including AI and crypto czar David Sacks, have argued that various state laws are a burden to innovation.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The judge issued her initial order on the same day that border czar Tom Homan officially declared Operation Metro Surge over.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
White House border czar Tom Homan suggested Sunday that ICE agents deployed to airports may remain there even after Transportation Security Agency officers are paid this week.
—Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2026
Trump and his advisors, including AI and crypto czar David Sacks, have argued that various state laws are a burden to innovation.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The judge issued her initial order on the same day that border czar Tom Homan officially declared Operation Metro Surge over.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for czar
Noun
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Season 2 followed Cross in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the governor, other late contributors to Illinois Future included casino magnate Neil Bluhm, developer Elzie Higginbottom, and philanthropist Cari Sacks, who, along with husband Michael Sacks, is a major Democratic donor.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here, Mo’s financial struggles come into focus as his failure to keep up payments leads to a possible loss of the house, bringing in Melvin Huffnagle as real estate tycoon Davis Harlan, who is buying the home.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 64-year-old tycoon is himself no stranger to the rumor mill.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This oversized throw blanket comes in queen and king sizes to make your bed feel like an airy retreat on the hottest nights.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Murphy proved to be the undisputed king of comedy as the latest recipient of the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award on Saturday, April 18.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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