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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Those fortunate enough to get a presidential rebrand appear anxious to show their appreciation.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

This level includes the story of his historic 2008 presidential campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

When it comes to a changing of the political guard, Wasserman pointed out the local organizing committee has already seen four different presidential administrations since the bid for the Games began in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Manchester City are contemplating taking legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign their striker Erling Haaland.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I exclaimed as I finished reading an editorial on the results of the presidential election.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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