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as in main
coming before all others in importance
our chief priority this year will be cutting the budget
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as in presiding
highest in rank or authority
the chief administrator will be retiring soon
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as in body
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the chief of the estate was left to the eldest son
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as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
our chief is out on a business trip right now
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Recent Examples of chief
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Trump and Vance Released Their Official Inaugural Portraits Last Week
4 hours ago
Ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, Trump and Vance released their official portraits, taken by Trump’s chief photographer, Daniel Torok.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Aris Folley, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
The pilot of that flight was Charlie Bolden, who served as NASA chief during the Obama administration.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
During the briefings, Johnson’s chief operating officer, John Roberson, nodded to the possibility that GOP control of the presidency and Congress could mean Washington cuts off federal funding to Chicago or Illinois, the sources said.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Trump and Vance Released Their Official Inaugural Portraits Last Week
4 hours ago
Ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, Trump and Vance released their official portraits, taken by Trump’s chief photographer, Daniel Torok.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
Full Story Trump trade battles could spike food prices, help China: former Mexico trade chief
Trade battles being threatened by President Trump would spike food prices, help China and risk key U.S. economic relationships, Mexico’s former trade chief said Monday
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—Aris Folley, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
The pilot of that flight was Charlie Bolden, who served as NASA chief during the Obama administration.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chief
Adjective
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Drivers should try to travel during the day and avoid traveling alone, inform others of your schedule, and stick to main roads and avoid shortcuts.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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The concert at the country’s main public square settled a pending debt with his Mexican fans, after postponing a presentation originally scheduled for September due to a domestic accident that resulted in five fractured ribs and forced him to suspend a series of shows in Mexico and Colombia.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The results showed that Pilates can significantly lower body weight, body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat based on height and weight), and body fat percentage in adults who are overweight or obese.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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The congresswoman committed to pushing for U.S. engagement at technical bodies at the U.N. — such as telecommunications, intellectual property, civil aviation, artificial intelligence — to counter China’s efforts to determine global standards in these arenas.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Today leaders of the world’s largest technology platforms kissed the president’s ring.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Attendees who made it inside the Rotunda and were seated directly behind the lectern included Trump’s Cabinet nominees and senior officials, former presidents and vice presidents, GOP donors and tech industry leaders like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Sundar Pichai.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But rather than playing it safe, the foremost roast mistress delivered a masterful 10-minute monologue that was hilariously acerbic, pointed, and playful enough to keep the crowd on her good side.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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The reigning Silver Slugger, who signed a five-year contract extension announced Wednesday, has also developed a reputation as the team’s foremost foodie.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That competition has made securing investments and partnerships all the more important in large part because of the sizable hardware and energy needs required to hone the models at the core of advanced AI.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Your hands should be under your shoulders and your knees under your hips, with your back flat and your core engaged.—
Emma Yasinski,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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She's abruptly fired from her exercise show when her creepy boss (Dennis Quaid) decides to hunt for younger talent to be the face of the series.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Undeniably audacious in its plotting and conceit, Jacques Audiard’s musical about the wild odyssey of a transgender cartel boss in Mexico goes to places most movies wouldn’t dare, including a showstopper set during a transition surgery.—
Scott Tobias,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2025
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Think outside the pump Southern California has always been subject to drought and Santa Ana winds, primary factors for today’s fires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Are Liverpool really as strong as their commanding lead implies?—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The role required Kapoor to maintain a commanding physical presence throughout filming.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chief. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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