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1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the sovereign issue for voters is the inadequate performance of the local schools
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2
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another
a sovereign state whose domestic policies are its own business
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as in ruler
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
after the current sovereign dies, the monarchy may be abolished
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Recent Examples of sovereign
Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
But a series of 15th-century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
—Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Adjective
The question of zero enrichment versus a sovereign right cannot be split.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
But the Gulf, through sovereign capital, is enabling infrastructure expansion in both the East and the West.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
But a series of 15th century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
But a series of 15th-century directives from the Vatican authorized Portuguese sovereigns to conquer Africa and the Americas and enslave non-Christians.
—Paolo Santalucia, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
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Patrick was addressing attendees of the Republican Party of Texas’ state convention in Houston from the event’s main stage.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Reuters — Hungary’s main opposition Fidesz party re-elected former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as its leader on Saturday for another year despite the party’s loss of power in an April 12 election to the center-right Tisza party.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Production was structured along radically independent lines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Aside from best film, Sivaci won best director while Erdener shared best actress prize with Italian actress Greta Scarano for her performance in social romcom Piccolo Miracolo, as a fiercely independent blind woman who finds love in an unaccepted place.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Simply measure and cut out pieces from four panels of 2x4-foot beaded-board wainscoting (or cardboard) using a ruler, box cutter, and dinner plate as a template.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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This possibility has seemed increasingly likely as his 81-year-old father was sworn in for a seventh term in May and Kainerugaba has emerged as de facto ruler.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Clark was at the center of Indiana’s dominant outing, as the two-time All-Star delivered a variety of highlight-reel passes to lead the Fever to their fourth straight win and first victory over the Tempo, who are in their inaugural season.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The lofty valuation for the company that has become dominant in satellites through its Starlink service and reusable rockets has raised questions about its ambitious growth plans.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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At May Mobility, Olson said that involves installing systems in autonomous cars that are capable of simulating and assessing various scenarios simultaneously and choosing the best option.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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This move allows global enterprise clients to easily find, buy and spin up autonomous AI agents directly within their existing Microsoft Azure infrastructure.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The ceremony is an annual national celebration and parade that honors the official birthday of the British monarch.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Queen Elizabeth often donned fur for public engagements and for trips overseas; the late monarch even rocked real leopard skin in her younger years.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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These powerful systems are well-suited for developing and tuning edge models and agents, but are not primary robotics deployment platforms.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other highlights include a gym and a plush primary suite flaunting a stainless-steel fireplace.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Investigators said Morabia Siddhi Suresh, 33, of Fremont, California, had been driving in rainy conditions when she was involved in a separate collision, according to Kentucky State Police.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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