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
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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Ruperti, who arrived at the meeting with a security detail, is a Venezuelan Italian shipping magnate who trades in petroleum coke.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The dining magnate is opening up a multi-level dining spot in Midtown called 550 Madison, with the folks at Rockwell Group helming the design.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Steyer has most pointedly taken aim at tech company tycoons who have put millions into San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Oil tycoon Wilmer Ruperti showed up for a meeting with Venezuela’s intelligence agency last Thursday.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility The bar and common areas are ADA Accessible, as are a few of the king rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Below, according to a San Francisco Chronicle video, in bold white letters on the sand, demonstrators displayed another message saying no to ICE, wars, lies and kings.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Czar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/czar. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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