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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
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant supported the Egyptian idea while ultranationalist ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich opposed it, officials said.
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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
The comments come as finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet next week in Washington DC for the 2024 annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
In August, Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s general security service, the Shin Bet, wrote a remarkable letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli cabinet ministers.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, the culture ministers of France and Madagascar announced a joint effort to begin the process of repatriating human remains seized while the African nation was under French colonial rule.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The case has been the subject of major intrigue in Singapore, a wealthy financial hub that offers ministers salaries of more than S$1 million dollars ($771,247) to deter graft and prides itself on its reputation for clean governance.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Singapore regards itself as one of the cleanest governments in the world, and its ministers are well-paid.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Islam is one of two Gen Z ministers in the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
—Verena Hölzl, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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
The comments come as finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet next week in Washington DC for the 2024 annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
In August, Ronen Bar, the head of Israel’s general security service, the Shin Bet, wrote a remarkable letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli cabinet ministers.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
On Thursday, the culture ministers of France and Madagascar announced a joint effort to begin the process of repatriating human remains seized while the African nation was under French colonial rule.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
The case has been the subject of major intrigue in Singapore, a wealthy financial hub that offers ministers salaries of more than S$1 million dollars ($771,247) to deter graft and prides itself on its reputation for clean governance.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Singapore regards itself as one of the cleanest governments in the world, and its ministers are well-paid.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Islam is one of two Gen Z ministers in the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
—Verena Hölzl, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ministers
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More than a dozen Santa Clara alumni and other community leaders served as Opus Prize jurors, and 16 SCU students, faculty and staff members were ambassadors who joined on site visits to the prize finalists.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Recruit volunteers and community advocates to become social media ambassadors for your organization.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The motion could have also granted the DOJ access to claims made against individuals within the Archdiocese who weren't clergy members, such as visiting priests, teachers and volunteers.Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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He and Brandy were joined at the hospital by his mother and two priests, and everyone said their final farewells.Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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The representatives of communication and self-understanding both love your big ol’ boss planet.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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The website, which uses data drawn from public sources as well as information provided by celebrities or their representatives, says $300 million to $350 million of that is attributable to Brooks.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Owens is alleged to have accepted $125,000 in cash from one of the agents on the yacht, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Said initially refused to comply with law enforcement agents after he was arrested Friday but later detailed his support for the terrorist group, the detention memo alleges.Tom Winter, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bates needed more than 200 stitches to repair the damage to her scalp, according to her attorneys.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Efforts to reach the five companies named as defendants in the lawsuit and the attorneys representing the Williams family were unsuccessful Friday.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Armed with that capability, managers — and all employees — can make better decisions for their companies and the societies that depend on their goods and services.Lynn Schenk Alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here are three actionable strategies to help wealth managers stay competitive in this new era and build long-term business success.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Ministers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ministers. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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