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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Perhaps the most profound example of AI’s power to disrupt occurred in Romania, where the 2024 presidential election was marred by foreign interference.
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James P. Rubin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
In response to ongoing concerns about the funding for the construction of a massive, multi-million dollar presidential ballroom at the White House, some Democratic lawmakers are set to introduce the first piece of legislation aimed at regulating the project.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, a number of high-profile Democratic candidates including California Governor Gavin Newsom and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have not ruled out presidential runs for their party.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
The maps enacted by Gibson create a new district encompassing Salt Lake City that would be 62% Democratic, based on the 2024 presidential results.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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James P. Rubin, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
In response to ongoing concerns about the funding for the construction of a massive, multi-million dollar presidential ballroom at the White House, some Democratic lawmakers are set to introduce the first piece of legislation aimed at regulating the project.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 18 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, a number of high-profile Democratic candidates including California Governor Gavin Newsom and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have not ruled out presidential runs for their party.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
The maps enacted by Gibson create a new district encompassing Salt Lake City that would be 62% Democratic, based on the 2024 presidential results.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Presidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidential. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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