presidential
adjective
pres·i·den·tial
ˌpre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl 
ˌprez-ˈden(t)-
1
a
: of, relating to, or befitting a president or a president's authority
presidential duties/responsibilities
a presidential pardon
a presidential manner/bearing
the presidential library
b
: of or relating to the election of a president
the presidential campaign
a presidential convention
c
: performing functions delegated by or under the authority of a president
a presidential committee
a presidential agent
2
: of, based upon, or having the characteristics of presidential government
a presidential system
a presidential republic
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The second round of the Romanian presidential election was scheduled to take place in December but was voided.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump announced Lake's selection as though the position involves a presidential appointment.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Economic obstacles arising The 10-year yield soared following the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election, building on gains that began when Trump moved higher in the polls in September and peaking about a week before the Jan. 20 inauguration.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Georgescu, a former soil scientist who was virtually unknown before last year’s presidential election, unexpectedly won the first round of the vote in Romania, a NATO member that shares a border with Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump announced Lake's selection as though the position involves a presidential appointment.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Economic obstacles arising The 10-year yield soared following the Nov. 5, 2024 presidential election, building on gains that began when Trump moved higher in the polls in September and peaking about a week before the Jan. 20 inauguration.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Georgescu, a former soil scientist who was virtually unknown before last year’s presidential election, unexpectedly won the first round of the vote in Romania, a NATO member that shares a border with Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Presidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidential. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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