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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But Florida Governor Ron Desantis’ presidential campaign announcement on X in 2023 was also marred by technical difficulties.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Some have suggested his deep involvement in the 2024 presidential election, oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency, excessive social media activity, and more—like picking fights with US senators— have distracted him from the problems of SpaceX.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
In the months following Donald Trump’s second presidential victory, the Court — which has a 6-3 conservative majority — has seemingly doubled down on its willingness to hear cases in which conservatives claim discrimination on the grounds of First Amendment and/or religious freedoms.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 10 Mar. 2025
Zaid said, referring to a 1995 presidential order establishing a security program for federal employees who work with classified information.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Some have suggested his deep involvement in the 2024 presidential election, oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency, excessive social media activity, and more—like picking fights with US senators— have distracted him from the problems of SpaceX.
—Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025
In the months following Donald Trump’s second presidential victory, the Court — which has a 6-3 conservative majority — has seemingly doubled down on its willingness to hear cases in which conservatives claim discrimination on the grounds of First Amendment and/or religious freedoms.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 10 Mar. 2025
Zaid said, referring to a 1995 presidential order establishing a security program for federal employees who work with classified information.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Presidential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presidential. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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