as in boss
the person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do
known as a tough but fair taskmaster
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Recent Examples of taskmaster
Aaron is a taskmaster with me, asking the tough questions.
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Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Shortly after, the sun will clash with your taskmaster ruler, Saturn, creating tension between your desire for growth versus the dynamics of your day-to-day affairs and interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Governed by taskmaster Saturn, Capricorn’s archetype has everything to do with discipline, perseverance and long-term achievements.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Far from the stereotype of a raging taskmaster, Garrido instead focuses on the minutiae of the game and waxes philosophical about winning and losing, to the point where he could easily get cast in the next Slacker or Waking Life.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2024
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Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
Shortly after, the sun will clash with your taskmaster ruler, Saturn, creating tension between your desire for growth versus the dynamics of your day-to-day affairs and interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Governed by taskmaster Saturn, Capricorn’s archetype has everything to do with discipline, perseverance and long-term achievements.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Far from the stereotype of a raging taskmaster, Garrido instead focuses on the minutiae of the game and waxes philosophical about winning and losing, to the point where he could easily get cast in the next Slacker or Waking Life.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taskmaster
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Venus at the top of your chart guarantees a warm reception with bosses and VIPs.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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His short-sighted banishment of a legend — and an earner — like Dwight Manfredi to Tulsa was cited by the other bosses as a reason for his ouster.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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In closed-door meetings, House Speaker Mike Johnson was nominated for the role for his first full term, and Republican senators selected Sen. John Thune to be their next leader.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Disney’s search for the next House of Mouse leader is heating up, as a deadline to name a successor to outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger has been set and potential candidates are emerging. —Rocio Fabbro and Bruce Gil contributed to this article.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Maritime employers in British Columbia will lock out more than 730 dock foremen across Canada’s West Coast ports Monday afternoon, straining activity at major ports on both sides of the country.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The foreman is unlucky to be found by Hansu, who is infuriated not only with him but with himself.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Allison went to college and eventually got her masters at the New School.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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She’s gone back to school and is considering studying for a master’s in immunology.Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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The suit alleges that the department’s captains moved him in retaliation for speaking up against Barnett’s homophobic comments.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Flintoff first made his cricket debut in 1998 and soon after became a vital player for England, later serving as captain and vice-captain of the team.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bates, who was on probation at the time, was eventually convicted of misdemeanor theft and resisting arrest, according to the chief.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Five police officers who rescued residents from inside of the building were taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, the police chief said.NBC New York, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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My phone pings with an email from our building manager down in the city.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Fortunately, hiring managers have begun to learn that, and degree requirements have been dropping in many fields.Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Taskmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taskmaster. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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