1
as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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2
as in priest
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 deputy
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Recent Examples of minister
Israel's far-right security minister, an opponent of the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and , has resigned from Prime Minister 's coalition government, along with other members of his party, as the ceasefire in Gaza came into effect several hours late.
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Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several top military commanders have already been arrested and indicted for their roles in the enforcement of martial law.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Reverend Bryant, the minister of a predominantly Black congregation, mellow in private but fiery in the pulpit, unites a community in death as in life.
—The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
France’s new finance minister, the experienced Eric Lombard (banker, economist – newly nicknamed as ‘Spider-Man’) has relaunched the budget process that will determine the survival of the ‘Bayrou’ government, and potentially Emmanuel Macron himself.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Yoon’s defense minister, police chief and several top military commanders have already been arrested and indicted for their roles in the enforcement of martial law.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Reverend Bryant, the minister of a predominantly Black congregation, mellow in private but fiery in the pulpit, unites a community in death as in life.
—The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
France’s new finance minister, the experienced Eric Lombard (banker, economist – newly nicknamed as ‘Spider-Man’) has relaunched the budget process that will determine the survival of the ‘Bayrou’ government, and potentially Emmanuel Macron himself.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minister
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Identify decision-makers, sponsors, ambassadors and critics who impact your project.—
Chaitra Vedullapalli,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Taylor Zakhar Perez has booked a new role: Lacoste underwear ambassador.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Copyright law doesn’t protect general ideas — or incidents, characters and settings considered standard in the treatment of particular topics (think a priest in a movie about possession) — only the particular expression of those ideas.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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The ‘20s house guests mingle with priests and nuns from the house’s church days and the souls of her mother and father, who each died inside.—
Nicolas Rivero,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In reality, since 2000 the canal has been operated by the Panama Canal Authority, whose administrator, deputy administrator and 11-member board are selected by Panama’s government but operate independently.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Patel, a staunch Trump ally, was the acting deputy director of national intelligence during the last year of Trump's first presidency.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Trump has appointed several ultra-loyalist friends, such as Grenell, as special envoys and ambassadors.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s new envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, criticized allies who talk of continuing the war but still won’t increase their defense spending to NATO guidelines.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the beginning, Moore actually wanted to be a preacher.—
Anthony Mason,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Sports Rose Bowl live updates: Ohio State dominates, but Oregon scores late in first half 18 minutes ago If the Rose Bowl is a church, then Joel Klatt is a preacher.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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Despite the speculation, Barron has previously declined formal political roles, including serving as a Florida GOP delegate for the Republican National Convention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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As the convention was ending, a delegate from rural Illinois asked Raby what his plans were.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Zelensky added that Norwegian diplomatic representatives were in the epicenter of the attack but avoided harm.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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But his departure was apparently stymied when representatives of The Walk began to escort Kyoko (living under the name Ruth Holman) to and from her Hollywood high school.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Most songs concern a protagonist who pursued a career as a clergyman despite a lack of faith.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2005, Grand Ayatollah Sistani, the leading Shiite clergyman, was forced to mediate between rival Shiite groups amid a deadly Sunni insurgency.—
Ranj Alaaldin,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Sep. 2018
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“Minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minister. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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