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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
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.
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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
Over the weekend, talks with the White House, including with border czar Tom Homan, appeared to be making progress toward a deal, including on several items Democrats had been demanding, such as the IDs and limits on raids at sensitive places.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 26 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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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
Over the weekend, talks with the White House, including with border czar Tom Homan, appeared to be making progress toward a deal, including on several items Democrats had been demanding, such as the IDs and limits on raids at sensitive places.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 26 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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Gaston was a strict parent for an aspiring magnate.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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As previously reported, Fred Armisen will play a major role in Season 2 as casino magnate Max Sugar.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Launched in 2017 by Egyptian tycoon Naguib Sawiris in the Red Sea resort of El Gouna, created by his brother Samih Sawiris, the festival showcases Arab-language cinema and international festival titles alongside red carpet glamor, with guests in 2025 including Cate Blanchett.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair took things public at the Epsom Derby in 2023, and during their relationship, Phillips took the highly significant step of introducing Wallace, the daughter of an oil tycoon, to his grandmother the late Queen at a shooting party at Windsor.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images Andrew, the king's brother and former prince, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson and their daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, were absent after attending last year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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They’re currently offered in queen and king sizes for a truly luxurious addition to your bed.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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