presidential
adjective
pres·i·den·tial
ˌpre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 
ˌprez-ˈden(t)-
1
a
: of, relating to, or befitting a president or a president's authority
presidential duties/responsibilities
a presidential pardon
a presidential manner/bearing
the presidential library
b
: of or relating to the election of a president
the presidential campaign
a presidential convention
c
: performing functions delegated by or under the authority of a president
a presidential committee
a presidential agent
2
: of, based upon, or having the characteristics of presidential government
a presidential system
a presidential republic
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Some experts, however, say that while political factors help shape the strength of the U.S. dollar, its devaluation was projected to occur regardless of the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 June 2025
But several of the justices have expressed concern about the ability of one judge to block a law or presidential order from going into effect anywhere in the country while it’s being challenged.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Moyers' stint as presidential press secretary was marked by efforts to mend the deteriorating relationship between Johnson and the media.
—CBS News, 26 June 2025
Moyers’ stint as presidential press secretary was marked by efforts to mend the deteriorating relationship between Johnson and the media.
—Frazier Moore, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 June 2025
But several of the justices have expressed concern about the ability of one judge to block a law or presidential order from going into effect anywhere in the country while it’s being challenged.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Moyers' stint as presidential press secretary was marked by efforts to mend the deteriorating relationship between Johnson and the media.
—CBS News, 26 June 2025
Moyers’ stint as presidential press secretary was marked by efforts to mend the deteriorating relationship between Johnson and the media.
—Frazier Moore, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
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“Presidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidential. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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