as in commander
a high-ranking officer in the navy
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Recent Examples of admiral
The admiral tracked the junior officer’s night watch activities.
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Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Francis provided information about hundreds of sailors, which included petty officers and admirals, and gave financial records, photographs, receipts, and Navy contracting documents.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
Those who supported Rhaenyra’s claim — a number that would include Daemon, the powerful admiral Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), and his wife, the dragonrider Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) — were known as the Blacks.
—Basma Bedawi, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Ten generals and admirals are mobilizing to defend Vice President Kamala Harris from Republican attempts to tie her to the chaotic 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Francis provided information about hundreds of sailors, which included petty officers and admirals, and gave financial records, photographs, receipts, and Navy contracting documents.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
Those who supported Rhaenyra’s claim — a number that would include Daemon, the powerful admiral Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), and his wife, the dragonrider Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) — were known as the Blacks.
—Basma Bedawi, Vulture, 14 June 2024
Ten generals and admirals are mobilizing to defend Vice President Kamala Harris from Republican attempts to tie her to the chaotic 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiral
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Taking turns exiting their Crew Dragon spacecraft, Isaacman, Polaris Dawn mission commander, and Sarah Gillis, mission specialist, took turns testing the mobility and functionality of SpaceX's new extravehicular activity (EVA) spacesuits.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shoup, the commander on duty at the time, soon realized more calls would come in because the phone number was a misprint from a newspaper ad.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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But what stood out largely was the commodore amongst the stylish guests who trekked to the Fishtown neighborhood.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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At the Commodore Club, with its windows over the ship’s bow, the cocktails are named for past Cunard commodores.Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024
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Vessels can be chartered for bluewater fly fishing, with accompanying guides and skippers.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Little skippers can take the wheel on a 90-minute water-taxi cruise on the Seine with River Limousine.Lauren Matison, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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The charter captain and Bravo reality star from Below Deck Down Under posted a video to Instagram Monday, Dec. 16 giving an update on a recent biopsy from his abdomen.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It was previously announced that Holly Hunter will star as captain and chancellor of the academy, while Paul Giamatti set to play the season’s villain.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Admiral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admiral. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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