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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
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Singapore stands as the clearest example of a true city-state: sovereign, strategic and globally influential.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Simon Perry, People.com, 25 June 2025
Rather, he was sent to the island of Elba, where he was allowed to retain the title of emperor and rule the island as a sovereign.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Adjective
Nvidia is back to playing offense and recent sovereign investment deals improve earnings visibility.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Singapore stands as the clearest example of a true city-state: sovereign, strategic and globally influential.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Noun
Elizabeth also met Trump and Melania on July 13, 2018, at Windsor Castle, where the president made waves by walking in front of the monarch while inspecting the Guard of Honor, widely interpreted as a breach of protocol around the sovereign.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 25 June 2025
Rather, he was sent to the island of Elba, where he was allowed to retain the title of emperor and rule the island as a sovereign.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 July 2025
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Messer, 39, has been spending his days walking the halls of both Dell Children's main campus in East Austin and its North Austin hospital.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But California regulators are making clear that Tesla is not authorized to carry passengers on public roads in autonomous vehicles and would require a human driver in control at all times.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The automaker has made progress in robotics, autonomous vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and more.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Advertisement That makes The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia, House’s new book about Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, essential reading.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Hadrian’s Aqueduct, commissioned by Emperor Hadrian in 125 C.E. and completed in 140, is one of several projects the ruler, known for his proclivity to build, has to his name.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Upon first arrival, many of Gupta's immediate concerns were about surviving his first Ithaca winter, but his primary aim was landing a job.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Another caller, a case worker, was assisting two separate individuals who was defrauded by con artists impersonating immigration attorneys via Facebook and WhatsApp.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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In a separate post on Monday (July 21), Blunts then hit the studio to record an official diss record aimed at the Power mogul.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The treasure chest emoji celebrates discovery and reward. Also known as the ocean’s apex predator, the leviathan, the monarch of the deep, the black fin, and certainly not Flipper.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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However, there is currently no evidence of the spouse of an heir hosting an investiture ceremony, meaning Camilla is currently more likely than Kate to take on the role until Prince William becomes monarch.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Just as Russia has declined in its military might since the break-up of the Soviet Union a generation ago, Grossfeld says, its status as one of the globe’s foremost space powers has likewise slipped away.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But all that nuttiness took place a long time ago, under the influence, and, according to the world’s foremost Ozzy authority, such is not really the case.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37%, according to a new Gallup poll, the lowest mark of his second term as independent voters have increasingly soured on his presidency.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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For many months, these independent journalists have been the world's eyes and ears on the ground in Gaza.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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