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1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the sovereign issue for voters is the inadequate performance of the local schools
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2
as in autonomous
not being under the rule or control of another
a sovereign state whose domestic policies are its own business
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as in ruler
one who rules over a people with a sole, supreme, and usually hereditary authority
after the current sovereign dies, the monarchy may be abolished
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Recent Examples of sovereign
Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
While the sovereign immunity defense failed Talton, Dalton ruled the wrongful death complaint against the second officer, Campbell, could be dismissed on those grounds — removing him from the suit entirely.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
The sovereign visited his daughter-in-law before his own procedure, and they were discharged a few days apart.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
But what is really catastrophic is what appears to be America abandoning its role as the leader of the free world allowing individuals like Putin and his ilk to intimidate and invade other sovereign areas without worrying about the consequences.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
While the sovereign immunity defense failed Talton, Dalton ruled the wrongful death complaint against the second officer, Campbell, could be dismissed on those grounds — removing him from the suit entirely.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
The crux of the problem is that the Constitution explicitly grants power to both federal and state governments – but the founders did not specify what to do if the two sovereigns disagree or how any ensuing struggle should be resolved.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
The sovereign visited his daughter-in-law before his own procedure, and they were discharged a few days apart.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
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In addition to a cozy and updated three-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot main home, there’s a small 19th-century cabin with a rock chimney still standing on the property.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
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My one and only visit was decades ago, in middle school, when my main priority was riding the roller coaster.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now, the military is trying to keep up with the innovation going on in the private sector—AI and autonomous vehicles, drones, etc.—
Edward Felsenthal,
TIME,
16 Mar. 2025
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This vision of the future is becoming increasingly real thanks to advancements in autonomous driving technology.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The violence of the last several days has laid bare challenges Syria’s new rulers had, up until last week, largely contained or met: resistance by Assad regime remnants, sectarian revenge attacks, and maintaining discipline over a patchwork of armed militant groups and hard-line foreign fighters.—
Taylor Luck,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Mar. 2025
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Only now, with ruler Bashar al-Assad forcibly ousted last December, can Sarout's singing be played publicly in Syria.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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State law also indicates the special primary election must be between 120 to 130 days after the vacancy occurs and that the special general election must be between 70 and 80 days after the special primary.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Testers consider performance across four primary categories: efficacy, safety (including ease of use), research and the science behind specific claims, as well as product value.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a separate post to his Instagram story, Styles took one final bow.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Zwirner initially invested $5 million in Platform, incorporated as a separate entity under David Zwirner Digital LLC.—
Angelica Villa,
ARTnews.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the next monarch, William holds the key to the pomp and pageantry Trump admires.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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But as Eden pointed out, Charles and subsequent monarchs have the power to take the title away.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Pamela Furr,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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My foremost camera concern is image quality, and that’s where Apple really cannot hang with cheaper Android alternatives.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Founded in 2002, Film Movement distributes award-winning independent and international films, having released more than 300 feature films from festivals worldwide.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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