as in chairman
a person in charge of a meeting
the chairperson will determine the order in which people will speak
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Recent Examples of chairperson
But just to be clear, selection committee chairperson Bubba Cunningham reaffirmed that sentiment during Saturday’s top-16 mock bracket reveal.
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The parade of planets isn’t necessarily a rare astronomical event, said Gary Baker, president of the Peninsula Astronomical Society and chairperson at Foothill Observatory.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Also during the meeting, Planning Group members selected new officers: Lauren Elyse Welty is the new chairperson of the group, Robin Joy Maxson is vice-chair, and Kristi Mansolf is continuing as secretary.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The statement also said the chairperson of the board is appointed by the center’s board members.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The parade of planets isn’t necessarily a rare astronomical event, said Gary Baker, president of the Peninsula Astronomical Society and chairperson at Foothill Observatory.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Also during the meeting, Planning Group members selected new officers: Lauren Elyse Welty is the new chairperson of the group, Robin Joy Maxson is vice-chair, and Kristi Mansolf is continuing as secretary.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The statement also said the chairperson of the board is appointed by the center’s board members.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairperson
Noun
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Valerie Macon | Afp | Getty Images Few people have as well-informed a perspective on the future of Hollywood as Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The decision to remove Chatfield was conveyed over the weekend in a phone call from Admiral Christopher Grady, acting chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to three unnamed U.S. officials cited by The Associated Press.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite the president's rhetoric, fully eliminating the Department of Education would require an act of Congress.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes that means saying no to certain political appearances (such as a new president’s inauguration, for example) that are often expected of former first ladies, and letting the former president attend these events solo.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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From there, invite women and other minorities to participate as speakers, panelists and moderators.—
Anou Khot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Willard didn’t get a chance to finish his thought, though, because a phone went off in the press room and — when it couldn’t be silenced quickly — the moderator ended Willard’s session with the media.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Chairperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairperson. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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