Thesaurus results for CHAIRWOMAN

chairwoman

noun

Definition of chairwoman

as in chairman

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of chairwoman Robbins, the Republican chairwoman of the state’s House fraud prevention and oversight committee, has spearheaded an investigation into Omar’s involvement in the Feeding Our Future scandal. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 July 2026 Nineteen minutes after the first communication, another followed, dictating that the bill be vetoed, according to legislative chairwoman Nicole Watts. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman talks to USA TODAY Redistricting efforts across the South could result in Congress having about a third fewer Black members, the Congressional Black Caucus has warned, and a large drop in Black power in Washington. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Wild will continue to lead product and brand and serve as chairwoman of the board. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chairwoman

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chairwoman

Noun

In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
That more than doubled its stock, pushing its market cap above $9 billion, adding to the bottom line of Thrive and Kushner, who is vice chairman and has personal holdings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of chairman

Noun

Weeks after the ban, Beijing imposed the national security law that was later used to prosecute Lee, the alliance's former chairperson, and Chow, a former vice chair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
The latest suspects include a former lawmaker, the chairperson of a state bank’s board and the head of the bank’s supervisory board, as well as a deputy head of the presidential office, the agency said.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of chairperson

Noun

But the circumstances provide an unusually good illustration of how potentially enormous financial advantage can be gained from knowing in advance what a president is about to say.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, described the deal as a step toward economic recovery that will modernize the country’s oil industry.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of president

Noun

Despite its rural Republican reputation, people were thrilled to see him, said Adrienne Quinn Martin, chair of the Hood County Democratic Party.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Critics say her tenure as chair hasn’t adequately met the moment.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of chair

Browse Nearby Words

chairs

chairwoman

chairwomen

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Chairwoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chairwoman. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of chairwoman

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

apiary

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes