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as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
the British ministers at the international peace conference
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as in priests
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 deputies
a person who acts or does business for another
she's merely a minister of the corporation
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Recent Examples of ministers
While ministers in Kabul appear keen to engage with the international community, Taliban leaders in Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second city, are unwilling to liaise with outsiders, Chatham House says.
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Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Xi's government have scrutinized three defense ministers in under two years, resulting in two purges.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Several ministers in Netanyahu's coalition have publicly called on him to fire the attorney general.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The attorney general pushed back and warned the ministers of using political pressure to hamper the legal procedures.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
During a security cabinet meeting on Saturday, several ministers demanded the attorney general order the prosecutors to agree to postponing Netanyahu's testimony.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The hearing is a formality, as the president holds the power to appoint ministers except the prime minister without the approval of lawmakers.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant supported the Egyptian idea while ultranationalist ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich opposed it, officials said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Now that China’s key ministers have spoken on stimulus, analysts have narrowed down the stocks likely to benefit.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Xi's government have scrutinized three defense ministers in under two years, resulting in two purges.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Several ministers in Netanyahu's coalition have publicly called on him to fire the attorney general.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The attorney general pushed back and warned the ministers of using political pressure to hamper the legal procedures.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
During a security cabinet meeting on Saturday, several ministers demanded the attorney general order the prosecutors to agree to postponing Netanyahu's testimony.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The hearing is a formality, as the president holds the power to appoint ministers except the prime minister without the approval of lawmakers.
—Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant supported the Egyptian idea while ultranationalist ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich opposed it, officials said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Now that China’s key ministers have spoken on stimulus, analysts have narrowed down the stocks likely to benefit.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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The agency’s framework allows small businesses to transition into a sustainable model where customers are incentivized to become brand ambassadors through reviews.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Are your employees enthusiastic ambassadors for your brand?Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the Mass, faithful attendees, priests, nuns and other guests lingered in the cathedral, their awe evident.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Syrian American priests in metro Detroit could not be reached for comment in recent days, but have previously expressed concern about some of the rebels.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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The network also connects with pastors and preachers, providing guidance on incorporating climate discussion into sermons.Nidhi Sharma, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent shift Since becoming the Democratic nominee, Harris has garnered a wellspring of support from Black faith leaders, including influential Black preachers who either remain in or came up in the Pentecostal or charismatic congregations.Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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By fostering a culture of pride, companies can ensure that their employees are not just representatives of the brand but passionate advocates.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like many literary protagonists before her, Emily Ruff is an orphan who is recruited by representatives of a mysterious, exclusive boarding school.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another new initiative is Project Mariner, which brings Google’s AI agents to the web.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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To create a more seamless experience, Google also made updates to Project Astra, the company’s platform for AI agents first announced in May, improving latency and natural language understanding.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, after police linked the envoys to homicides, extortion and other violent acts against Sikh separatists in the country, including Nijjar.Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Argentina, home to one of the world's largest shale reserves, also pulled its envoys out merely three days in to the conference.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Swift's attorneys recently asked the judge presiding over the case, Judge Aileen Cannon, to dismiss the claims against the singer because Marasco had failed to serve the lawsuit in the eight months since it was filed.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Filled with issuers, advisors, underwriters, and attorneys, a bond issue can sometimes take months to years to get to market.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Importantly, this research focuses not only on clinical or extreme narcissism, but also non-clinical or adaptive narcissism, which is far more common among successful managers, particularly in the corporate and political worlds.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Seeing the asset growth in SMAs over the last decade, the company began offering portfolio management solutions for larger asset money managers in that space as well.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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