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presidential

[prez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌprɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
governing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrative dominant guiding ruling
STRONG
absolute ascendant conducting controlling determining directing dominating executive mastering ordering overseeing restraining superintending
WEAK
authoritative gubernatorial influential magisterial regulatory supervisory supreme
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior subordinate
WEAK
powerless tributary
ADJECTIVE
governmental
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrative bureaucratic gubernatorial legal legislative regulatory supervisory
WEAK
executive magisterial official sovereign

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Rebuilding trust between Abu Dhabi and Tehran will take "ages and ages", UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash said, after Iran targeted the United Arab Emirates during the Middle East conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Several attendees, including Newson, Beshear and Whitmore, are widely believed to be eyeing a presidential run in 2028.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Near the Kremlin several dozen people are queuing outside the presidential administration office.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Each bar in the chart below represents 12 unique presidential terms over the past 45 years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

“Exploring the possibility of a link between the World Series and voter turnout in presidential elections,” Jay D. said proudly.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen