as in leader
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
as headman at the newspaper 20 years ago, he hired the then-promising young reporter who won this year's Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting
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But since it was snapped up by La Réserve headman Michel Reybier, it’s been a little slice of heaven with big sea views for guests looking for respite from the St Tropez frenzy.
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Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 13 May 2022
During his time at Murray, he’s posted a winning percentage of .687 and fans of high-major teams have floated McMahon’s name as a possible future headman.
—Hayes Gardner, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2022
One of the members, Ram Prasad, a former village headman from an upper caste, said the initiative would break the taboo associated with the act.
—Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2022
The Cardinals were pitted against No. 10 seed Minnesota, coached by Richard Pitino, the son of former Cardinal headman Rick Pitino.
—Hayes Gardner, The Courier-Journal, 27 Aug. 2021
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Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 13 May 2022
During his time at Murray, he’s posted a winning percentage of .687 and fans of high-major teams have floated McMahon’s name as a possible future headman.
—Hayes Gardner, The Courier-Journal, 7 Feb. 2022
One of the members, Ram Prasad, a former village headman from an upper caste, said the initiative would break the taboo associated with the act.
—Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2022
The Cardinals were pitted against No. 10 seed Minnesota, coached by Richard Pitino, the son of former Cardinal headman Rick Pitino.
—Hayes Gardner, The Courier-Journal, 27 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headman
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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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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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Its themes and plots were often pitch-dark and inhabited by hypnotists, somnambulists, mediums, spies, the devil himself, serial killers, and crime bosses.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sibley’s former boss, then-inspector general Mark Smith, left in April after being named as an independent monitor to oversee police reforms in Portland, Ore.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 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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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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The charter captain and Bravo reality star from Below Deck Down Under posted a video to Instagram Monday, Dec. 16 giving an update on a recent biopsy from his abdomen.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It was previously announced that Holly Hunter will star as captain and chancellor of the academy, while Paul Giamatti set to play the season’s villain.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 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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Taking turns exiting their Crew Dragon spacecraft, Isaacman, Polaris Dawn mission commander, and Sarah Gillis, mission specialist, took turns testing the mobility and functionality of SpaceX's new extravehicular activity (EVA) spacesuits.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shoup, the commander on duty at the time, soon realized more calls would come in because the phone number was a misprint from a newspaper ad.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Per an undated complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Baldoni hired Melissa Nathan, a PR crisis manager.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ruud van Nistelrooy is the third manager to have taken charge over the past 12 months after Enzo Maresca’s departure to Chelsea and Steve Cooper’s brief tenure at the start of their return to the Premier League.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Headman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headman. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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