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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
The agreement was announced at a meeting of the three countries’ defense ministers in Singapore, with deliveries due next year.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Followers quickly criticized the religious gathering highlighting administration members, ministers and politicians who identify with the MAGA movement, including Franklin Graham, Mike Johnson, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Itdrew some criticism for spotlighting primarily politicians, administration members and ministers who identify with the MAGA movement, from Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson to evangelist Franklin Graham, with a video appearance by the president.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026
The group organized the takeover of the Palace of Justice in 1985, the aftermath of which led to a massacre perpetrated by the Colombian Army, which killed 100 people — including 12 ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Five weeks later, in early May, as the Iran war roiled global energy markets, trade ministers from the world’s seven largest economies met in Paris for the annual meeting of the Group of Seven (G7).
—Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
India’s foreign ministry said the ministers would discuss recent developments in the Indo-Pacific and ways to advance cooperation among their nations.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 23 May 2026
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a press conference on May 23, 2026, at the end of the APEC trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou, China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Followers quickly criticized the religious gathering highlighting administration members, ministers and politicians who identify with the MAGA movement, including Franklin Graham, Mike Johnson, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Itdrew some criticism for spotlighting primarily politicians, administration members and ministers who identify with the MAGA movement, from Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson to evangelist Franklin Graham, with a video appearance by the president.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026
The group organized the takeover of the Palace of Justice in 1985, the aftermath of which led to a massacre perpetrated by the Colombian Army, which killed 100 people — including 12 ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
Five weeks later, in early May, as the Iran war roiled global energy markets, trade ministers from the world’s seven largest economies met in Paris for the annual meeting of the Group of Seven (G7).
—Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
India’s foreign ministry said the ministers would discuss recent developments in the Indo-Pacific and ways to advance cooperation among their nations.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Senegal’s president can now rebuild his government in his image, appointing ministers who pledge allegiance solely to him.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 23 May 2026
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a press conference on May 23, 2026, at the end of the APEC trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou, China.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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On Tuesday, the latest round of talks between ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel were set to take place at the State Department in Washington.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Officials also want people to know half of the Grand Prix course will remain open to the public and downtown ambassadors in yellow jackets will be available throughout the weekend to help people navigate the area.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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His center has specialized in offering spiritual healing for priests troubled by various difficulties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Chesser and McFadden noted that sheriff’s deputies serving civil papers have different jurisdiction and authority than law enforcement officers serving a criminal warrant.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The winner will oversee 10,000 sheriff’s deputies that patrol 153 unincorporated communities and 42 of 88 cities that contract for law enforcement services.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The share of Chinese delegates, meanwhile, has fallen over the same period, as a host of government officials departed.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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If no one clears that threshold, the nominee will be decided at a Republican convention where delegates — not primary voters — make the final choice.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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In another era, Pratt would have been a welcome edition to the roster of bombastic Southern California preachers a la Aimee Semple McPherson, Chuck Smith and Gene Scott, as well as radio titans such as George Putnam and John Kobylt.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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During Muharram’s mourning period, Shiʿis gather in assemblies to hear preachers offer sermons, relate the life of Ḥusayn, and recount the events of the Battle of Karbala.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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Queen Letizia put a nearly two-year-old sandal back in rotation Tuesday at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, receiving representatives from Mamis Digitales in ecru & Other Stories block heels and a red wrap dress from the same label.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Dozens of representatives from local and county government and LGBTQ+ rights organizations attended the flag raising on Monday.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, US envoys were holding regular talks with Iran over a potential new nuclear deal.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Foreign leaders have condemned his on-camera treatment of the detainees and several countries summoned Israeli envoys to air their concerns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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He was also accused of deceiving escrow agents to secure the release of pre-construction condo deposits and then misappropriated those funds for personal expenses unrelated to the developments.—
Jay Weaver
June 6,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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When agents searched Rush’s home, investigators found 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million, approximately $2 million in cash, and more than 30 luxury Rolex watches.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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