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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /
NOUN
person in charge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boss commander director executive leader officer operator owner pilot skipper
STRONG
CEO CFO authority cap chieftain exec guide head skip top
WEAK
four-striper head honcho higher up number one top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follower

Example Sentences

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But the 46-year-old Spaniard, who is captain of the Fireballs team in LIV, told a news conference that speculation runs contrary to what PIF officials indicated at the start of 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It also emerged after the Ashes that white-ball captain Harry Brook had an altercation with a nightclub bouncer during a trip to New Zealand last year.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Kings captain Anze Kopitar held back tears while thanking fans for their support after his final regular-season home game at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

If the U.S. begins taking control of tankers, it may need a captain and crew to drive the vessels if the current crew doesn’t comply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Yes, the captain was back, and very merry, and had a funny medicinal smell about him.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood