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noun a political party in the United States that typically supports conservative policies and values

• The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States.
• Did you hear about the latest news from the Republican Party?
• The Republican Party is often referred to as the GOP.
• The Republican Party is like a well-oiled machine when it comes to fundraising.

noun a type of primary election in which only registered party members can vote for their party's candidates

adjective describing the type of primary election

• In a closed primary, only registered party members can participate in selecting the party's candidate.
• You have to be a member of the party to vote in a closed primary.
• No outsiders allowed in a closed primary!
• It's like a private club where only members get to choose in a closed primary.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• The presumptive nominee for the upcoming election has already started campaigning.
• Everyone is talking about who the presumptive nominee will be.
• I heard that dude is the presumptive nominee, but who knows for sure.
• Being the presumptive nominee is like being the star of the show before it even starts.