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1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the sovereign issue for voters is the inadequate performance of the local schools
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2
as in autonomous
not being under the rule or control of another
a sovereign state whose domestic policies are its own business
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as in ruler
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
after the current sovereign dies, the monarchy may be abolished
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Recent Examples of sovereign
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 31 July 2025
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met with Trump during his Scotland trip, announced on Tuesday that his nation would recognize a sovereign Palestinian state in September if Israel does not work toward a ceasefire in the battle against Hamas and a two-state solution.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The situation is made more challenging by the fact that our taxpayer also functions as the head a foreign sovereign — the Holy See.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Adjective
The United Kingdom is home to soccer’s mighty Premier League and is also another place where the NBA could attract big soccer dollars from Middle Eastern sovereign funds.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 31 July 2025
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met with Trump during his Scotland trip, announced on Tuesday that his nation would recognize a sovereign Palestinian state in September if Israel does not work toward a ceasefire in the battle against Hamas and a two-state solution.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2025
Noun
Treasury debt was traditionally issued at the long end of the curve, such as 10 and 30 years, and purchased by pension funds and sovereigns.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The situation is made more challenging by the fact that our taxpayer also functions as the head a foreign sovereign — the Holy See.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
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Blood of My Blood tells the origin stories of the Outlander main characters' families, in this epic romantic drama.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The report outlined three main policy goals: improving student literacy, strengthening the teacher workforce, and empowering parents.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Real-World Robotics In the U.S., for example, heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is successfully using autonomous arms for welding and machining in its factories.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Major corporations are investing heavily into autonomous vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With your celestial ruler, Mars, entering Libra on Aug. 6, everything from your committed relationships to potential prospects takes center stage.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Was their cause a betrayal, or a principled stand against a ruler whose ambitions threatened to consume their way of life?—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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France is, however, the primary importer of Mauritian nutmeg today.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Aug. 2025
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With Van de Ven and Cristian Romero established as Spurs’ primary partnership in central defence, Vuskovic may struggle to supplant that duo for the biggest games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both Elvis Presley and The Beatles have done so with four separate charting entities.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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As a secondary option, Engine suggests that if a standalone path does not appear viable then the board should consider selling the entire company or splitting LSS and BPS into separate entities.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The monarch appeared to tell a quick joke in reaction, which made those around him smile.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II was already the monarch when the de Havilland DH106 1A Comet G-ALYP took off from London Airport — as Heathrow was then known — about 3 p.m. on May 2, 1952, carrying the world’s first fare-paying jet passengers.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cornell was the foremost beneficiary of the Morrill Act Both Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin are land-grant universities that profited from lands taken from Indigenous nations, as did at least 50 other universities throughout the U.S.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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With more than two decades of experience, Rodriguez advises studios, streamers and independent producers on how to effectively position and market projects to diverse global audiences.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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