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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
Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Oh Dong-hoon, the investigation office’s chief prosecutor, told a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Shoshone chief Winter Bird (Irene Bedard) is a pacifist dealing with young braves too eager to fight.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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New to the team are Jennifer Valentine, who will serve as chief merchandising officer, and Debbie Lee, who will become chief marketing officer.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
Oh Dong-hoon, the investigation office’s chief prosecutor, told a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Last week, Zuckerberg shuffled his senior leadership ranks to replace Nick Clegg, a centrist former British deputy prime minister, with Kaplan as the company's global policy chief.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Shoshone chief Winter Bird (Irene Bedard) is a pacifist dealing with young braves too eager to fight.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chief
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Nick’s Kitchen & The Next Chapter Nick’s main channel has largely shifted toward food entertainment, but his love for serious cooking hasn’t faded.Jon Youshaei, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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China has invested heavily in Panama, including in a number of construction deals, and manages two of Panama’s five main ports.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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When the wolf sprang, Ron was standing in a depression so that only his upper body was visible to the wolf.Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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The sample will then be compared against DNA from relatives of the person whom the doctors suspect the body to be, Ukpo said.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The two leaders were also reportedly meant to have a meeting during this time, and Saqr said that it was delayed.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In a letter to members sent Wednesday morning, leaders assured the community that the congregation’s Torah scrolls had been rescued from the sanctuary, chapel and classrooms before the fire destroyed the building.Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 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
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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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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Even as the core narrative escalates to hardened violence, Poggi and Vinel are careful to maintain a certain delicacy (a fluttering score by electronic musician Ssaliva is a guiding force here).J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adapting to your boss’s communication style can lead to better collaboration and more effective decision-making.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Many theories persist as to what happened, whether Tony was killed or whether the cliffhanger insinuates that the mob boss would always live with the possibility of being murdered because of his dangerous profession.Skyler Trepel, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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These requirements cover two primary categories: businesses legally obligated to maintain accounts and other entities with annual net revenue exceeding DKK 300,000 for two successive years.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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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 21 Jan. 2025.
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