vice president
noun
1
: an officer next in rank to a president and usually empowered to serve as president in that officer's absence or disability
2
: any of several officers serving as a president's deputies in charge of particular locations or functions
vice presidential
adjective
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The pope reportedly bestowed rosaries and Easter candies upon the Catholic vice president, who is the father of three young children.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The vice president, who is Catholic, has publicly sparred with Church officials over the administration’s immigration policies but shared a link to a COVID-19 era sermon that Francis delivered as part of his Monday tribute.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Our vice president was there purely for a photo op with the Pope.
—Bluesky Social, 21 Apr. 2025
The vice president, who has been visiting Italy with his family this weekend, met senior Vatican officials for more formal talks on Saturday.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
The vice president, who is Catholic, has publicly sparred with Church officials over the administration’s immigration policies but shared a link to a COVID-19 era sermon that Francis delivered as part of his Monday tribute.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2025
Our vice president was there purely for a photo op with the Pope.
—Bluesky Social, 21 Apr. 2025
The vice president, who has been visiting Italy with his family this weekend, met senior Vatican officials for more formal talks on Saturday.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vice president
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“Vice president.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20president. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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