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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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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors, and the Pali High band as families, alumni, and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like at Blazy’s ready-to-wear debut, the front row was a mix of longtime Chanel ambassadors including Penélope Cruz, Charlotte Casiraghi and Vanessa Paradis, as well as new faces like Nicole Kidman and A$AP Rocky, plus Dua Lipa, who starred in a Chanel campaign last year.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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For example, of the three priests who came here many centuries ago to fast and meditate—and who are considered the ancestors of the locals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Also present were roughly 100 priests from the diocese.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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No deputies were injured in the incident.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to the criminal complaint, a 14-year-old girl told deputies July 28 that a man approached her at the pool in the 15000 block of Farnham Avenue North and made comments about wanting a girlfriend.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Against the backdrop of the French Riviera, the most recent edition of ILTM brought together more than 9,000 delegates and 2,700 travel brands.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Davos delegates didn’t need to hear a political stump speech attacking the American president or be berated by a governor for also not beating up on him.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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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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Most of the calls were made to the Accounts Management, which handles refunds, notices, payment issues, and account discrepancies—the IRS received more than 70 million calls on those lines, with about 19 million answered by representatives.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Spanish royal hosted an audience with representatives from the Foundation for the Development of Nursing (FUDEN) at La Zarzuela Palace, wearing Magrit buckle low-heel pumps and a tweed midi dress — both repeat pieces in her working wardrobe.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile Beijing’s envoys have brokered the return of territory captured by rebel groups to junta control, including the gemstone and ruby mining hub of Mogok.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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So too have Putin's top foreign policy aide Yuriy Ushakov and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, both of whom have served as negotiating envoys for Moscow.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Widely circulated footage of the incident appears to show agents remove a gun from a scrum with Pretti before shots are fired.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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Bovino claimed Jose Huerta-Chuma, who Border Patrol agents were targeting Saturday morning, had a criminal history that included domestic assault to intentionally inflict bodily harm, disorderly conduct, and driving without a valid license.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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