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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
Barely 12 hours after announcing a cabinet that largely retained the same ministers, Lecornu faced backlash across the political spectrum and stepped down.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
His departure showcases the short-term challenge facing Macron’s ministers, who have repeatedly failed to pass a budget in the face of far-right and far-left opposition, and the longer-term fear over the rise of the country’s main nationalist, anti-immigration party, which is topping opinion polls.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The proposal has run into challenges, including far-right ministers in Israel being infuriated that the plan would let Palestinians stay in Gaza and not forcibly displaced.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Barbosa welcomed health ministers and delegates from around the Americas to Washington to discuss a number of health issues facing the region, and to set priorities.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Two of Sarkozy’s former ministers, Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux, were also convicted of criminal association.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Mourners held candles and prayed with pastors and ministers.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
The prime minister faces substantial pressure from his right-wing ideological flank, particularly hard-line ministers in his government, to retaliate by annexing the whole of the occupied West Bank.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
The Methodists intended it for widows and retired ministers, and the lots were modestly sized, with houses set close.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
His departure showcases the short-term challenge facing Macron’s ministers, who have repeatedly failed to pass a budget in the face of far-right and far-left opposition, and the longer-term fear over the rise of the country’s main nationalist, anti-immigration party, which is topping opinion polls.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The proposal has run into challenges, including far-right ministers in Israel being infuriated that the plan would let Palestinians stay in Gaza and not forcibly displaced.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Barbosa welcomed health ministers and delegates from around the Americas to Washington to discuss a number of health issues facing the region, and to set priorities.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Two of Sarkozy’s former ministers, Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux, were also convicted of criminal association.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Mourners held candles and prayed with pastors and ministers.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
The prime minister faces substantial pressure from his right-wing ideological flank, particularly hard-line ministers in his government, to retaliate by annexing the whole of the occupied West Bank.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
The Methodists intended it for widows and retired ministers, and the lots were modestly sized, with houses set close.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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Importantly, safety ambassadors wouldn’t just move people along.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some houses undergoing a creative transition are also using that moment to introduce new muses and brand ambassadors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Many African Anglican churches refuse to ordain female priests.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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During his presidency, the church modified its policy to prohibit transgender people from being baptized, working with children or serving as priests or teachers, per the AP.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gandhi said detectives and deputies were at the scene investigating.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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When Strong went with deputies to search for the firearms, police found two handguns, an AR-15 and 64 rounds of ammunition, the citation states.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the convention’s waning days, delegates briefly discussed adding a bill of rights but unanimously decided against it.—
Donald Nieman,
The Conversation,
7 Oct. 2025
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Chiara Sbarigia, the President of APA, presented delegates with findings, which come from the ‘7th Report on National Audiovisual Production.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 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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Martinez hosted a sermon series with seven different preachers to talk to the congregation about what generosity meant to them, and the fundraiser was included in church announcements and weekly newsletter updates.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
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The state media and government representatives push militarism and self-sacrifice; school curricula endlessly celebrate Russian war victories; theaters obediently stage works of communist-era patriotic authors; and cities display army recruitment banners and hero worship posters.—
Nina Khrushcheva,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted media representatives for Chappelle and the Saudi Arabian government via email for comment.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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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Apple and Google on Thursday removed apps that alert people when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are nearby following pressure from Attorney General Pam Bondi.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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There will also be panels with Gersh agents talking about the art of representation and a panel with longtime James Bond screenwriters Neal Purvis and Robert Wade.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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