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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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also sovran
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
Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The sovereign state of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia will only exist for a matter of months.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 4 May 2025
There are just 24 Companions, and appointments are at the monarch's sole discretion to recognize public service or personal service to the sovereign.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Adjective
Relations between Norway and Israel are strained — last year Norway formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state.
—Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
The sovereign state of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia will only exist for a matter of months.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
Political cousins Canada and Australia share a lot in common: a political system, a major mining industry, a sovereign in King Charles.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 4 May 2025
There are just 24 Companions, and appointments are at the monarch's sole discretion to recognize public service or personal service to the sovereign.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While the news on Tuesday was welcoming for supporters of PEPFAR, the program has still seen significant disruptions as the Trump Administration guts foreign aid programs, including USAID, which was PEPFAR’s main implementing agency.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Ukraine launched autonomous craft from catapults and snared Russian drones in fishing nets.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Princess Mako, a niece of Japan's Emperor Naruhito (and whose younger brother is the likely next ruler of Japan), married her longtime love, Kei Komuro, in a simple ceremony at a registry office on Oct. 26, 2021.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the State Department invoked a similar authority under the budget act to impose visa sanctions on Raúl Castro, the island's ultimate ruler, and his sons and daughters.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, the various streaming platforms that ride sidecar with the primary ratings engine of TV are recapturing a healthy percentage of the younger crowd who represent the future of sports consumption.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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For starters: The Heat returned to what essentially is their primary summer lineup, with Ware back after being held out of Tuesday’s finale of the California Classic.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The rate is separate from sectoral tariffs placed on steel, aluminum and autos, and shortly copper.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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In a separate recall, Tooetoy Pool Drain Covers were withdrawn from the market for violating federal pool safety standards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The reigning monarch would get the final say in granting approval to a club.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Biya came to power in 1982 and has remained in office for more than four decades, becoming one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, excluding monarchs.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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First launched in 1985, FIBO has become one of the earth’s foremost fitness and wellness-focused trade shows, with roughly 130,000 participants set to convene in Cologne, Germany in April 2026.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Paul, a foremost Republican critic against Trump’s tariff policy, said the latest tariff, which Trump said would go into effect Aug. 1, could lead to a slippery slope that harms the U.S.’s economic standing and Wall Street.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Why are Hobbs, Gallego calling for an independent investigation?—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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What was the reason to go that route and release the first independent record since your debut album?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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