variants
also sovran
1
as in main
coming before all others in importance
the sovereign issue for voters is the inadequate performance of the local schools
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in autonomous
not being under the rule or control of another
a sovereign state whose domestic policies are its own business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
also sovran
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 sovereign
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Singapore stands as the clearest example of a true city-state: sovereign, strategic and globally influential.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Simon Perry, People.com, 25 June 2025
Rather, he was sent to the island of Elba, where he was allowed to retain the title of emperor and rule the island as a sovereign.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sovereign
Adjective
Nvidia is back to playing offense and recent sovereign investment deals improve earnings visibility.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 July 2025
Singapore stands as the clearest example of a true city-state: sovereign, strategic and globally influential.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Noun
Elizabeth also met Trump and Melania on July 13, 2018, at Windsor Castle, where the president made waves by walking in front of the monarch while inspecting the Guard of Honor, widely interpreted as a breach of protocol around the sovereign.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 25 June 2025
Rather, he was sent to the island of Elba, where he was allowed to retain the title of emperor and rule the island as a sovereign.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sovereign
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sovereign
Adjective
-
The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
-
Compton's main argument was that the Panthers would rely solely on Newton's playmaking to win games, lacking the same elite talent the Eagles have surrounded Hurts with.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
But California regulators are making clear that Tesla is not authorized to carry passengers on public roads in autonomous vehicles and would require a human driver in control at all times.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
-
At this point, those working in the autonomous vehicle (AV) space think the problem isn’t technology, but rather people, and regulators in particular.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
Princess Mako, a niece of Japan's Emperor Naruhito (and whose younger brother is the likely next ruler of Japan), married her longtime love, Kei Komuro, in a simple ceremony at a registry office on Oct. 26, 2021.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
-
In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the State Department invoked a similar authority under the budget act to impose visa sanctions on Raúl Castro, the island's ultimate ruler, and his sons and daughters.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
-
No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
-
The medical examiner ruled that ketamine, typically used as a surgical anesthetic, was the primary cause of death.—
Andrew Dalton,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
-
Another caller, a case worker, was assisting two separate individuals who was defrauded by con artists impersonating immigration attorneys via Facebook and WhatsApp.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
-
The deal will also lower the tariff the United States charges on Japanese auto exports, which are subject to a separate tariff schedule, to 15 percent, including a preexisting tariff of 2.5 percent.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
The reigning monarch would get the final say in granting approval to a club.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Biya came to power in 1982 and has remained in office for more than four decades, becoming one of the globe’s longest-serving heads of state, excluding monarchs.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
Just as Russia has declined in its military might since the break-up of the Soviet Union a generation ago, Grossfeld says, its status as one of the globe’s foremost space powers has likewise slipped away.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
-
But all that nuttiness took place a long time ago, under the influence, and, according to the world’s foremost Ozzy authority, such is not really the case.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Adjective
-
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 37%, according to a new Gallup poll, the lowest mark of his second term as independent voters have increasingly soured on his presidency.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
-
On July 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed controversial legislation that would de facto place the country’s independent anti-corruption bodies under government control.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sovereign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sovereign. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share