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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

Example Sentences

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This issue, along with rising homicides, is why insecurity and crime have become top concerns for voters in Sunday's presidential election in Peru.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In recent American presidential elections, two-thirds is considered remarkable.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Barack Obama's $850-million-dollar presidential center in Chicago has caused a stir even before the Democratic former president officially opens it on June 18.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

At $30 for adults, it will be the nation’s most expensive presidential library ticket.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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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