as in commander
a high-ranking officer in the navy
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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.
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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
The same concern for the rule of law led 489 retired generals, admirals, and security officials—nonpoliticians all—to warn the public about the dangers of reelecting Trump and brought government officials to testify to his wrongdoing at considerable personal risk.
—Jonathan Schlefer, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2021
The silo mostly had workers and soldiers, but the admiral said that many people on Snowpiercer died during the retrofitting.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
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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
The same concern for the rule of law led 489 retired generals, admirals, and security officials—nonpoliticians all—to warn the public about the dangers of reelecting Trump and brought government officials to testify to his wrongdoing at considerable personal risk.
—Jonathan Schlefer, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2021
The silo mostly had workers and soldiers, but the admiral said that many people on Snowpiercer died during the retrofitting.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admiral
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The litigation, possibly the first of multiple with the legislation, targets the provision related to the commander of the State Highway Patrol.Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Destroyer Squadron 7, which is a U.S. naval squadron deployed in Southeast Asia, serves as the commander of littoral combat ships based in Singapore.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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