authority figure
noun
: a person who has authority over another person
A child needs an authority figure in his or her life.
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While there is a possibility of a favorable review, a promotion, a new job offer or an award, seize the day to launch a project, court the admiration of an authority figure or apply for a better job.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Oliver Fell, 28, who taught at Carlos E. Haile Middle School in Bradenton, is charged with lewd conduct with a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Oliver Fell, 28, is now facing charges of lewd conduct with a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor, according to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 3 June 2025
In 2018, Pearce began making his first on-screen appearances and was seen as an authority figure, booking matches and appearing in storylines.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 June 2025
Oliver Fell, 28, who taught at Carlos E. Haile Middle School in Bradenton, is charged with lewd conduct with a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Oliver Fell, 28, is now facing charges of lewd conduct with a student by an authority figure and transmission of harmful material to a minor, according to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 3 June 2025
In 2018, Pearce began making his first on-screen appearances and was seen as an authority figure, booking matches and appearing in storylines.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
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“Authority figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authority%20figure. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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