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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
Activists, ministers, and community members came and went, day and night, their booming voices carrying off into the Philadelphia air.
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Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
On Sunday, Díaz-Canel, along with the ministers of defense and interior, presided over a meeting of the National Defense Council with officials from around the country to discuss evacuations, efforts to secure crops and production facilities and plans for recovery.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Since early summer, pastors, ministers, imams, rabbis and priests have stood between police and protesters in Los Angeles.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu, meanwhile, faces rebellion from right-wing ministers who want to block a path to Palestinian statehood and annex the West Bank.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
German journalism unions have voiced concerns over the editorial direction of ProSieben under MFE, which led to Berlusconi providing assurances to senior government ministers that independence would remain.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Britain's Sudden Change of Tone on Monarchy Andrew agreed to give up use of royal titles, including Duke of York, on Friday, and initially, there was a softer tone to Government comments as Ed Miliband told the BBC that ministers left such matters up to the palace.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Putin’s cabinet ministers now encourage young women to forgo higher education and have babies—as many of them as possible.
—Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
That also applies to the current de facto annexation being carried out by radical settlers and extremist ministers in Netanyahu’s cabinet.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
On Sunday, Díaz-Canel, along with the ministers of defense and interior, presided over a meeting of the National Defense Council with officials from around the country to discuss evacuations, efforts to secure crops and production facilities and plans for recovery.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Since early summer, pastors, ministers, imams, rabbis and priests have stood between police and protesters in Los Angeles.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Netanyahu, meanwhile, faces rebellion from right-wing ministers who want to block a path to Palestinian statehood and annex the West Bank.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
German journalism unions have voiced concerns over the editorial direction of ProSieben under MFE, which led to Berlusconi providing assurances to senior government ministers that independence would remain.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Britain's Sudden Change of Tone on Monarchy Andrew agreed to give up use of royal titles, including Duke of York, on Friday, and initially, there was a softer tone to Government comments as Ed Miliband told the BBC that ministers left such matters up to the palace.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Putin’s cabinet ministers now encourage young women to forgo higher education and have babies—as many of them as possible.
—Julia Ioffe, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
That also applies to the current de facto annexation being carried out by radical settlers and extremist ministers in Netanyahu’s cabinet.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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At the event, Vonn takes pictures with a group of former scholarship recipients who now serve as youth ambassadors; in that role, these young women talk to adolescent girls about subjects like self-confidence, body image, and emotional intelligence.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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The teachings of the two traditions align on many major issues, but the Catholic Church does not ordain women and generally does not allow priests to marry.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The state visit concluded with King Charles attending a reception at the Pontifical Beda College, a seminary which trains priests from across the Commonwealth.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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On Miller’s ballot, the witness section was signed using her mother’s name, deputies said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was headed by Khlopin, a specialist in the chemistry of radioactive materials, who was to be assisted by two deputies—Vernadsky, whose area was geology and mineralogy, and Abram Ioffe, the country’s leading nuclear physicist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The festival will also continue with its competition and awards ceremony, something that Truffart says is very important for French delegates.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories As Country of Honor, Japan will co-host the market’s opening night — an industry gala drawing more than 1,200 global delegates — and feature across its flagship programs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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While preachers preached, D’Angelo learned ministry from the choir stand, leading the flock to epiphany one measure at a time.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Miner preachers and independent churches were central to the organization of miners in eastern Kentucky in the 1930s, too, during another period of violence between mine operators and miners over conditions, wages and unionization.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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According to Kroll Settlement Administration, the settlement fund covers attorney’s fees and expenses up to $200,000, service award to class representatives up to $3,000 and settlement administration costs, which are still to be determined.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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While Coca-Cola had not issued a formal announcement about the return of the low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, company representatives reportedly confirmed the news during the recent National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Chicago.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 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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Bennett Lawson, who represents the 44th Ward, told CBS Chicago that tear gas was set off when neighbors protested federal agents pulling a construction worker from a home in Lakeview.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last week, Judge Ellis ordered agents equipped with body cameras to activate them during immigration enforcement and public interactions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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