constitutional

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noun

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Recent Examples of constitutional
Adjective
This blot on our state suggests the need for a constitutional amendment to make the office safely independent of the governor. Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2025 The next Election Day is Nov. 4, when constitutional amendments will be voted on. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
Noun
Supreme Court justices take two oaths, one judicial, and the other constitutional. Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2020 Now more are on the streets, taking morning constitutionals, pushing strollers or riding bicycles wearing yellow kitchen gloves. Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 1 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for constitutional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constitutional
Adjective
  • In theory, that should smooth some of the rough edges inherent to a first-time starting quarterback.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • And this fact is unrelated to another fact: Israel unequivocally has an inherent right to exist.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • In a 2021 study published in Psychological Reports, researchers explored how intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to act based on interest, personal importance or inner values, affects satisfaction in long-term romantic relationships.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
  • Underlying all of this is the intrinsic tendency to resist cooperation.
    Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement Pasadena and our great nation must remain united and resolute in our view that children, families, and people from every walk of life are welcome and make our community great.
    Victor M. Gordo, Time, 18 June 2025
  • For the Phillies, Luzardo, who allowed four runs on six hits over five innings, saw his night end after allowing back-to-back walks to start the sixth.
    Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Legal recourse can be an integral part of institutional strategy.
    John Marino, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Scientific fieldwork is an integral part of research in many disciplines, including geology, geography, forestry, ecology, and others.
    Sarah Boon June 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • So, keeping a stock of band aids in your carry-on is essential.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
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    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

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“Constitutional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constitutional. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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