as in head
the place of leadership or command
with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged
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Recent Examples of helm
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
And the hotel’s signature restaurant Azul, which closed in 2019, was once helmed by Miami celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Martens would go on to join Y/Project in 2010 and take the creative helm of that brand in 2013, accruing a reputation for innovative cutting and an experimental approach to fashion.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Throughout his career he’s climbed from business management to the helm of cultural landmarks like The Roots Picnic, Lil Wayne’s Weezyana Festival and Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Festival, and throughout his journey, mastered the art of bringing artists’ visions to life.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2025
Verb
Such was the format of SNL Japan, where each episode was helmed by a celebrity and two permanent co-hosts: Koji Imada and Sanma Akashiya.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
And the hotel’s signature restaurant Azul, which closed in 2019, was once helmed by Miami celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helm
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Verb
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Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Robbie said the now-assistants’ desk chairs was used by Will Ferrell and his Mattel execs Take a sneak peak inside Margot Robbie’s office!—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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My back hurt from that sad excuse for a chair (seriously, who designs dining chairs to feel like medieval torture devices?).—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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In the lead-up to promoting that film, she has been spotted with Cruise in London at dinners, walks in the park and even on helicopter rides piloted by the action star himself.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The model is being piloted at one of Crystal’s lifestyle apparel factories in China.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Path Forward The aviation industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation.—
Stoyan Mitov,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Notably, accessibility and aging is at the forefront of its place design.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Inside TikTok’s push to become a watch-and-shop destination Dec. 12, 2024 Retailers will have to learn how to navigate chatbots that might not recommend their products.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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His story reminds us that staying true to yourself, your beliefs and convictions required the courage to embrace risk, navigate resistance, and stay committed to a purpose that serves the greater good.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Aliyah Binford put Ole Miss ahead with a 2-out, solo home run to right-center field in the top of the first — her 12th of the season.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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