as in main
coming before all others in importance
the cardinal rule of medicine: do no harm
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cardinal
The cardinal error is to be there with the only live camera and then miss whatever might happen,'' Arledge said, per The New York Times.
—
Erica Marrison, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
But a cardinal close to Francis didn’t That said, someone who has actually participated in a conclave gave the film something of a thumbs down.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican's health department and the cardinal chamberlain, the Vatican's de facto administrator.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the Vatican recently published a series of papal directives, including reforms granting broader governing powers to a nun leading Vatican City State and the scheduling of a cardinal meeting to finalize upcoming canonization dates.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cardinal
Erica Marrison, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
But a cardinal close to Francis didn’t That said, someone who has actually participated in a conclave gave the film something of a thumbs down.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
The death is confirmed by the head of the Vatican's health department and the cardinal chamberlain, the Vatican's de facto administrator.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the Vatican recently published a series of papal directives, including reforms granting broader governing powers to a nun leading Vatican City State and the scheduling of a cardinal meeting to finalize upcoming canonization dates.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cardinal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cardinal
Adjective
-
As previously reported, this year’s main competition jury president will be Juliette Binoche, who will oversee the choosing of the Palme d’Or and other festival awards alongside a jury yet to be announced.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The first drop pays homage to Jackson, Wyo., where Season 2 begins, after the two main characters found temporary refuge there in Season 1.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The port has a heavy military presence in addition to being a primary hub for fuel imports, Yemeni sources said.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Williams pointed to rising production costs and declining attendee donations as primary reasons the Silver Room Block Party could not continue, highlighting a reality that all street festival organizers face right now.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
In 2000, Smithfield Foods, the state’s predominant producer of hogs, agreed to pay $1 per hog produced in the state — for a total of up to $2 million — into a fund, with part of that money used to research more environmentally friendly ways of handling hog waste.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
-
Common cold and flu are hitting hardest, with influenza A the predominant strain.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Even with Harris included, no candidate holds a dominant lead – a contrast with other surveys that have shown her far ahead.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
-
From being drafted in the first round to somehow exceeding those expectations, Smith and Martin represented something much bigger than their dominant play on the field.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
-
The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
With brisk economy, Coogler introduces love interests for the three principal male characters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
-
Diminishing impact from tariffs can also feed into Beijing’s calculus that U.S. leverage is likely reaching a ceiling, Yue Su, principal economist, China, at the Economist Intelligence Unit, said in an email.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The 2024 football season was Belichick's first away from the sideline in nearly 50 years.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Combs' trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Heading them is none other than Robert Keller, who wasn’t killed after all, and now blames his big bro for abandoning him.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
-
If that were true, then, for instance, the pervasive corruption one sees in countries such as Hungary or Turkey, or things like demonetization in India, all of which looked pretty bad, would have led to big hits in terms of government popularity.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cardinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cardinal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share