as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
maybe we should ask the boss man how to handle this
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Recent Examples of boss man
Trump’s persona as a boss man known for firing people on NBC’s The Apprentice captivated and horrified the nation.
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Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024
To see an athlete renowned for his intelligence and poise make an obvious mental error late in a race is a reminder that even the boss man was once a noob.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 30 Mar. 2023
The boss man certainly has a soft spot for the graybeard – and Whitworth literally has a graying beard – who's been so exceptional over the years while protecting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, which is only a small part of what he's meant to the Rams.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022
By now, the political capital has accepted Modi as the boss man.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Charles Aranguiz is the man that Manuel has spoken out about, with the boss man confirming that his fellow countryman, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, turned down the chance of a London Stadium reunion.
—SI.com, 24 June 2019
Trump likes to surround himself with people who adore him -- and don't mind speaking, sometimes at length, of their admiration and respect for the boss man.
—Chris Cillizza, CNN, 15 May 2018
When Trump holds a Cabinet meeting, Pence is there to lavish praise on the boss man.
—Chris Cillizza, CNN, 10 May 2018
According to a Page Six source, SNL boss man Lorne Michaels had a talking to with Kanye, as did Kim Kardashian, who apparently had to leave her audience seat to talk to her husband.
—Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 16 Feb. 2016
Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 July 2024
To see an athlete renowned for his intelligence and poise make an obvious mental error late in a race is a reminder that even the boss man was once a noob.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 30 Mar. 2023
The boss man certainly has a soft spot for the graybeard – and Whitworth literally has a graying beard – who's been so exceptional over the years while protecting quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford, which is only a small part of what he's meant to the Rams.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2022
By now, the political capital has accepted Modi as the boss man.
—Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2019
Charles Aranguiz is the man that Manuel has spoken out about, with the boss man confirming that his fellow countryman, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, turned down the chance of a London Stadium reunion.
—SI.com, 24 June 2019
Trump likes to surround himself with people who adore him -- and don't mind speaking, sometimes at length, of their admiration and respect for the boss man.
—Chris Cillizza, CNN, 15 May 2018
When Trump holds a Cabinet meeting, Pence is there to lavish praise on the boss man.
—Chris Cillizza, CNN, 10 May 2018
According to a Page Six source, SNL boss man Lorne Michaels had a talking to with Kanye, as did Kim Kardashian, who apparently had to leave her audience seat to talk to her husband.
—Peggy Truong, Cosmopolitan, 16 Feb. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boss man
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Salem is already a leader as well who excels in the classroom and is described as a positive example for other students.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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What People Are Saying President Joe Biden has been in communication with Democratic leaders as a potential government shutdown approaches.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The career advice you were given over the years by your colleagues, bosses and/or mentors didn’t align with your beliefs and values.Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Billy O’Brien, who plays the boss at the shop, actually works part-time at Williams Candy.Daniel Arnold, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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After poignant family goodbyes at the gravesite, ranch foreman Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) literally buries his life mentor using the gleaming funeral showpiece shovel.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The guest home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the foreman home has two bedrooms and one bathroom.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
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The company is the master of noise-canceling technology and these earbuds do an equally excellent job of blocking out the outside world.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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The show is a battle royal between two classes of chefs: the elite white spoons, who are culinary masters respected for their knowledge, longevity, and pedigree; and the black spoons, talented chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs who are still on their journey to mastery and recognition.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the second leg of a back-to-back after a physical and taxing victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday, the Knicks leaned heavily on their team captain.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Former Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh led the rush and wristed a shot through Shesterkin for a goal the goalie probably should have stopped.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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In the chaos of a raging fire, the veteran defies the chief’s orders to withdraw, determined to save an occupant.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Canoo has also seen major leadership departures recently: Aforementioned design chief Richard Kim Chief engineer Christoph Kuttner CTO Sohel Merchant CFO Greg Ethridge General counsel Hector Ruiz That leaves Canoo with just a co-founder on board.New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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All the program managers and other center directors gathered there along with NASA’s top leadership.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Hotel Casa Sur manager Gilda Martin and Esteban Grassimanslaughter, a hotel employee, are also facing manslaughter charges.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
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That a casual conversation with two museum directors determined the direction of a multiyear programming cycle for virtually every institution that serves a population of approximately twenty-four million people should give us pause.Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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On Tour Vogue caught up with the director to discuss his fashion influences, his approach to red carpet looks, and the power of visual storytelling through film.Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Boss man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boss%20man. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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