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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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In power for 27 years, Guelleh had promised to step down, but ran for re-election after the constitution was amended in November to remove the upper age limit of 75 for presidential candidates.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

She announced in July that she would not run for California governor — leaving the door open for a presidential run or something else — then published a book in September rehashing her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The convention was attended by several other Democratic potential presidential candidates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Others shouted "Let's go to Miraflores!" referring to the presidential palace.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The presidential home would eventually become known as the White House.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis