as in democracy
government in which the supreme power is held by the people and used by them directly or indirectly through representation
when asked by a passerby what sort of government the constitutional convention had formulated for the new nation, Benjamin Franklin memorably replied, "A republic, if you can keep it"
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Recent Examples of republic
An independent press that holds the powerful to account, exposes injustice and corruption and platforms a diverse range of voices is foundational to our republic.
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Jennifer Brett, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
President Trump denounced reports that his administration is weighing a $30 billion deal with Iran that would allow for the development of civilian nuclear facilities — days after Trump said a deal with the Islamic republic may not be necessary.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 June 2025
The ignorant need cultural immersion at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, which tells the story of those who fled the Cuban island that went from a free, prosperous republic to an oppressive, impoverished dictatorship within a single generation.
—Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
France has meandered through five republics and two empires.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2025
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Jennifer Brett, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
President Trump denounced reports that his administration is weighing a $30 billion deal with Iran that would allow for the development of civilian nuclear facilities — days after Trump said a deal with the Islamic republic may not be necessary.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 28 June 2025
The ignorant need cultural immersion at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, which tells the story of those who fled the Cuban island that went from a free, prosperous republic to an oppressive, impoverished dictatorship within a single generation.
—Luka Ladan, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
France has meandered through five republics and two empires.
—The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for republic
democracy
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Looking around the world at cases of democratic backsliding, evidence indicates that a barrier between the executive and control of local law enforcement is a critical safeguard for democracy.—
Joel Day,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world's two largest democracies and strategic partners.—
David Lawder,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Republic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/republic. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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