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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Had it with an authority figure?
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USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
The Saunders are Hasidic Jews, with Danny apparently destined to succeed his father as rabbi and authority figure.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2024
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Get in the social graces of an authority figure.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Asserting yourself may presently provoke a disapproving response from an authority figure.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
April 20 – May 20 Thoughtful comments from a respected authority figure can nourish your current sense of security.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
In something of a parallel universe, Triple H is a babyface as an authority figure who’s backing the main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 9 Feb. 2024
An authority figure may act in a way that triggers sensitivity.
—USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
At the risk of reducing an extraordinarily versatile actor to just one sweet spot, it must be noted that Tom Wilkinson had a particular genius for playing the gruff authority figure with a wry twist — a hidden streak of zany rebellion.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
The Saunders are Hasidic Jews, with Danny apparently destined to succeed his father as rabbi and authority figure.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2024
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Get in the social graces of an authority figure.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Asserting yourself may presently provoke a disapproving response from an authority figure.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
April 20 – May 20 Thoughtful comments from a respected authority figure can nourish your current sense of security.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2024
In something of a parallel universe, Triple H is a babyface as an authority figure who’s backing the main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 9 Feb. 2024
An authority figure may act in a way that triggers sensitivity.
—USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
At the risk of reducing an extraordinarily versatile actor to just one sweet spot, it must be noted that Tom Wilkinson had a particular genius for playing the gruff authority figure with a wry twist — a hidden streak of zany rebellion.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
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“Authority figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authority%20figure. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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