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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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It’s no surprise that presidential approval ratings typically jump in times of war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

But he’d risk humiliating himself and hurting his presidential prospects in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

President Trump released mock-up video of his presidential library, a gleaming glass tower in downtown Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Bazoum's presidential immunity was lifted in 2024 but his lawyers believe it unlikely that the official end of his term in office will accelerate him being put on trial.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Miss Kellog, the teacher, required our class to follow the 1960 presidential campaign.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.