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
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Recent Examples of czar
Over the last few weeks, other guests have included Trump border czar Tom Homan, talking about ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles, and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who discussed Zohran Mamdani’s upset victory in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor.
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Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The White House's border czar Tom Homan weighed in on that aspect.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025
To that end, Pritzker, Walz, and Hochul all welcomed Trump border czar Tom Homan arresting them for hampering ICE operations after the president encouraged his aide to detain Newsom earlier this week.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Rumors suggested that the czar’s extended family, perhaps Paul or the dowager empress, would wrest power from Nicholas.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
The White House's border czar Tom Homan weighed in on that aspect.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025
To that end, Pritzker, Walz, and Hochul all welcomed Trump border czar Tom Homan arresting them for hampering ICE operations after the president encouraged his aide to detain Newsom earlier this week.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Rumors suggested that the czar’s extended family, perhaps Paul or the dowager empress, would wrest power from Nicholas.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for czar
Noun
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Coffee magnate Prayudh Mahagitsiri’s wealth took a hit as his PM Group’s long-standing joint venture with Nestle ended.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The island's first inhabitants were the Gabrielino Indigenous Peoples, and the island has changed ownership since the 1800s until purchased by chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Noun
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At the height of the Greek junta, Irma is murdered by her husband, a tycoon, on their private island.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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The debut comes after the tycoon—son of famed Hong Kong businessman Li Ka-shing—tried to take the company public in New York in 2021, which was abandoned after regulatory scrutiny.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Tokyo is famously the reigning king of Michelin cities, boasting 251 stars across 194 restaurants.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Our leader shall not be a king ruling by divine right, as that was decided on this day in Philadelphia 249 years ago, but one of the common folk elevated freely by fellow citizens.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Amid Warnings Tears as Amal Clooney Honors Girl Who Rejected 'Child Bride' Path The young prince was enthusiastically greeting royal fans at the start Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations when Charlotte reached over to pull his hand down.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The prince had problems reaching Balmoral, as communication with the rest of the family was limited.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2025
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At the center of Chicago’s youth movement is Connor Bedard, the 19-year-old center who’s already drawn comparisons to 37-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby for his playmaking on the ice.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The Crystal Cup Finale will be attended by Ryder Cup European team captain Luke Donald and Solheim Cup winner Lexi Thompson, who are serving as official Crystal Cup ambassadors.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Janie Hunt, 9, of Dallas, a great-granddaughter of oil baron William Herbert Hunt and a relative of the family that owns the Kansas City Chiefs, was attending Camp Mystic for the first time, her grandmother Margaret Hunt told the New York Times.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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Huene, a baron, had known Paley since dancing school in Russia, where his father had been equerry to the czar.—
Amy Fine Collins,
airmail.news,
5 July 2025
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The media mogul has channeled that skill into delicious recipes, stylish and comfortable clothing, and, via her home collection, beautiful and functional furniture.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, the fireside-style conversation brought together Master P—No Limit Records founder turned multi-industry mogul—and an inspiring lineup of changemakers: Syrita Steib, Derwin Scott, Zach Jackson, and Spectacular Smith.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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