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as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priests
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 deputies
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Recent Examples of ministers
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
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Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino, two of Maduro’s most important ministers, have made a point of speaking publicly many times over the weekend.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
They were covered in the press as the hipster ministers, the preachers in sneakers, the hypepriests.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
In their joint statement, the ministers agreed on the return of people displaced from affected border areas, while also underlining that neither side would use any force against civilians.
—CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Although both leaders ultimately upheld the Murayama statement as cabinet ministers, this backlash from Japan’s right fueled South Korean suspicions about the sincerity of Japan’s apology.
—Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
Lawmakers from the opposition Democratic Party lit black flares, threw water at the speaker and occupied seats reserved for government ministers in an attempt to disrupt the session as the country’s new ombudsperson was preparing to take the oath.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Diplomats and ministers requested screenings.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
On his dad’s side, he was descended from Kentucky tobacco farmers and ministers.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Diosdado Cabello and Vladimir Padrino, two of Maduro’s most important ministers, have made a point of speaking publicly many times over the weekend.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
They were covered in the press as the hipster ministers, the preachers in sneakers, the hypepriests.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
In their joint statement, the ministers agreed on the return of people displaced from affected border areas, while also underlining that neither side would use any force against civilians.
—CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
Although both leaders ultimately upheld the Murayama statement as cabinet ministers, this backlash from Japan’s right fueled South Korean suspicions about the sincerity of Japan’s apology.
—Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
Lawmakers from the opposition Democratic Party lit black flares, threw water at the speaker and occupied seats reserved for government ministers in an attempt to disrupt the session as the country’s new ombudsperson was preparing to take the oath.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Diplomats and ministers requested screenings.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
On his dad’s side, he was descended from Kentucky tobacco farmers and ministers.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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In 2024, the Shibutanis returned to Korea as ambassadors for the PyeongChang Legacy Foundation.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Nintendo brand is king, and those mustachioed siblings are its most beloved ambassadors.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Jan. 2026
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His remarks come after reports that priests and pastoral workers have been unable to bring communion to those detained.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Often affiliated with the state and temples, these people were typically royalty, high-level bureaucrats and priests.—
Serdar Yalçin,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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The deputies, obsessive fishermen, leaned in to study the lures, to see what kind of man the tackle box belonged to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suspect could be seen cursing, giving the deputies the middle finger and then spitting on one of the men, at which point a Taser came out.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because once Congress delegates by a bare majority and the president signs it, and of course, every president would sign a law that gives them more authority, Congress can't take that back without a supermajority.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Smith belongs to a generation of preachers who first came to prominence in the aughts.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The Australian Federal Police are also looking into alleged hate preachers as part of their investigation and will execute further search warrants in the coming days, police commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Thursday.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
18 Dec. 2025
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The world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in 1991, federal agents charged him with lying and continuing to traffic drugs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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