authority figure

noun

: a person who has authority over another person

A child needs an authority figure in his or her life.

Examples of authority figure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On Wednesday, Nakashima remained in jail at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $45,000 bond on three counts of lewd and lascivious battery by an authority figure. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

An unexpected opportunity or conversation with an authority figure could influence your perception of success. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Branch added that such informal, caring relationships allow a freedom that a boy may not feel when relating to someone who is a relative, or an authority figure such as a teacher. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026

If an authority figure expects updates, offer timelines that match your capacity while honoring your need for rest. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026

Rhymes for authority figure

• configure
• disfigure
• prefigure
• reconfigure