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, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
At last count, four separate groups had launched, with a long list of civic leaders at their helms.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
The musical, helmed by Tony Award-nominee Tina Landau with music by Kate Diaz, and lyrics by both, begins in earnest as our anxious motor mouth Jesse forges a relationship with the environment around her, determined to climb one of the massive sequoias.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Key moments in Loewe’s history spotlighted in the itinerant exhibition are its 1996 acquisition by French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Jonathan Anderson’s appointment at the creative helm in 2013 and the establishment of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize in 2016.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
At last count, four separate groups had launched, with a long list of civic leaders at their helms.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
The kitchen is helmed by executive chef Craig Giunta, a former chef at Miami Beach’s beloved Macchialina who also worked at Mother Wolf and Concours Club.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
The musical, helmed by Tony Award-nominee Tina Landau with music by Kate Diaz, and lyrics by both, begins in earnest as our anxious motor mouth Jesse forges a relationship with the environment around her, determined to climb one of the massive sequoias.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 14 Feb. 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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In his new position at Disney, Cripps will steer the overall global theatrical distribution of all Walt Disney Studios labels including Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studio, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Understandably, some folks prefer to steer clear of body butters for many reasons: a super-heavy feel, a longer period of absorption, and a greasy film on your skin.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and CBS News transportation safety analyst Robert Sumwalt said that the situation is unusual.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Mike McLaughlin, chair of the Taxpayers Association Board of Directors, announced the change Monday and said in a press release that the move was effective as of Feb. 28.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Paul McCartney will reflect on his time piloting Wings in an upcoming book that focuses on his post-Beatles band.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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Disney Branded Television ordered the show to pilot in January (as first reported by Variety), with Alina Mankin serving as writer and executive producer and Liz Phang serving as showrunner and executive producer.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Known for its nontraditional approach to Japanese cuisine, the upscale Uchi was at the forefront of Wynwood’s ongoing shift from taco and pizza joints and craft beer bars to focusing on upscale restaurants.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Safety has long been at the forefront of the company, which reached the milestone of surpassing 25 million miles on the road last year and five million rides—four million of those in 2024.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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View 11 Images Chinese auto marque Chery has created a visionary concept van meant to navigate out of the city and chase adventure with family and friends.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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What works for one person in one situation often gets lost in translation, leaving teams to navigate critical decisions without a reliable blueprint.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The front of the washed check contained a handwritten Connecticut driver’s license number at the top, per bank policy.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helm. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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