1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priest
a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church
our minister gives an interesting sermon every week
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as in deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Presenters include social justice artist and former Black Panther Party minister of culture Emory Douglas and photographer Susanna Lamaina, creator of the exhibition.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
In his Tuesday statement, Sa'ar said Israel will convene a government meeting early next week to discuss its response to the actions taken against the ministers.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Japan’s defense minister said the previous day that the appearance of the Chinese aircraft carriers signified Beijing’s intention to further widen its capabilities beyond its borders.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
Congregants were arrested in mass and ministers jailed.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
In his Tuesday statement, Sa'ar said Israel will convene a government meeting early next week to discuss its response to the actions taken against the ministers.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025
Japan’s defense minister said the previous day that the appearance of the Chinese aircraft carriers signified Beijing’s intention to further widen its capabilities beyond its borders.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 June 2025
Congregants were arrested in mass and ministers jailed.
—Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minister
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On Saturday, Iran's UN ambassador said 78 people had been killed and more than 320 wounded since the start of Israel's attack.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
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Iranian ambassador to the United Nations Saeed Amir Iravani said Friday that the Israeli strikes had thus far killed 78 people, the majority of them civilians, and injured more than 320.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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On Friday, May 3, 1337, Anglican priest John Forde began a walk along downtown London’s Cheapside street after vespers (evening prayers) shortly before sunset.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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But as the abuse scandal spread globally during Francis’ 12-year pontificate, the commission lost its influence and its crowning recommendation — the creation of a tribunal to judge bishops who covered up for predator priests — went nowhere.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Another investigator used an undercover profile to contact Slusher as others worked to identify him, deputies said.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2025
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Responding deputies found Lucas in the front yard of a nearby home at 11535 SW 224th St., about half a mile from the convenience store, and shot several times.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Pro-Russian Telegram channels have expressed anger at the lack of protection at the sites, but the comments by Trump and his envoy will add to anticipation over what Putin will do in response.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The delegation also met with Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, on Tuesday.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
4 June 2025
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Some of the preachers, like Oral Roberts, were Pentecostal preachers who found their way on television to bring the movement out of tents and into the mainstream world.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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From a 90-year-old man finding the courage to come out to a former Baptist preacher revealing his authentic identity at 53, journalist Charles M. Blow uncovered the touching stories of everyday Americans who are embracing their true selves later in life.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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But signs the union was struggling to coalesce around a candidate became apparent earlier this week when no resolution was brought at the final delegate assembly before early voting begins on Saturday.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Trying to build culture and delegate at the same time?—
Jimmie Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Since May 2024, Wilson had been under a court conservatorship to oversee his personal and medical affairs, with Wilson's longtime representatives in charge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
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Although representatives from the U.S. and China came to a new trade deal on Wednesday that establishes a combined duty rate of 55 percent on imports from China, there have been scant details surrounding the agreement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The daughter of an Anglican clergyman, Emily lived almost all of her life in Haworth, a remote village in the southern Pennines, hundreds of miles from literary London.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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An ordained clergyman, he was punished for his dissenting beliefs, resulting in his establishing the first secular state, Rhode Island, as a haven and refuge.—
Emmett Coyne,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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“Minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minister. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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