strongman
noun
strong·man
ˈstrȯŋ-ˌman 
: one who leads or controls by force of will and character or by military methods
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a Latin-American strongman who basically treated his nation's coffers as his personal bank account
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Known for his admiration of authoritarian strongmen, a one-on-one summit with Putin would play into Trump’s image of world leadership.
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump inaugural invites:Trump loves populists and strongmen.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
About the Author Ryan Matt Reynolds is a former professional strongman, gym owner, successful strength coach, podcast host, and the Founder/Owner/CEO of one of the largest online fitness platforms in the industry (Barbell Logic).
—Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Experts say the suspension has another, far more serious consequence: emboldening authoritarian strongmen.
—Joshua Goodman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Trump inaugural invites:Trump loves populists and strongmen.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
About the Author Ryan Matt Reynolds is a former professional strongman, gym owner, successful strength coach, podcast host, and the Founder/Owner/CEO of one of the largest online fitness platforms in the industry (Barbell Logic).
—Forbes Partner Releases, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Experts say the suspension has another, far more serious consequence: emboldening authoritarian strongmen.
—Joshua Goodman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Strongman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strongman. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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