variants
also tsars
or tzars
as in tycoons
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 czars
Büttner, who is not Jewish, serves as one of 15 state antisemitism czars in Germany, which also has a federal antisemitism commissioner, Felix Klein.
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Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Her assessment of Soviet and later Russian leadership is clear-eyed, seeing the yearning of the Russian people for a hard-nosed protector, like the former tsars, in Russia’s support for Putin.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Each took around a year to design and produce, with the tsars typically ordering the ornate items shortly after the latest had been delivered.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
From Peter the Great to Nicholas I, the czars fought wars to gain access to and control the Black Sea.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Her assessment of Soviet and later Russian leadership is clear-eyed, seeing the yearning of the Russian people for a hard-nosed protector, like the former tsars, in Russia’s support for Putin.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Each took around a year to design and produce, with the tsars typically ordering the ornate items shortly after the latest had been delivered.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
From Peter the Great to Nicholas I, the czars fought wars to gain access to and control the Black Sea.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for czars
Noun
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But where does Ted Turner live now that other tycoons have bought up enough acreage to surpass his record?—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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During the Cannes Film Festival, tycoons and oligarchs feature on the guest list, rubbing shoulders with high-profile celebrities who relax with croquet games between press junkets.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
AFAR Media,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In its sophomore season, Cross is in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 2021 recall fight, Newsom also attracted high-profile billionaire support from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, and agribusiness magnates Stewart and Lynda Resnick.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Once favored by scientists and royalty, Haghartsin now holds the graves of kings.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Quite a few wine bottle sizes are named after Biblical kings and historical figures.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Czars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czars. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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