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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Real Madrid is owned entirely by members who elect the president, with this the first presidential election in 20 years to feature a challenger - renewable energy magnate Enrique Riquelme.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The presidential office said it expects Han to lead the country’s continuing AI transformation and economic-growth efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Polls opened in Peru's presidential runoff Sunday, with crime and political instability dominating a race to choose the country's ninth leader in a decade.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In America, the 2028 presidential election started before the 2024 winner was sworn in.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

She knew history was being made in the presidential box and had convinced herself that she must be a part of it.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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