as in officer
a person who holds a public office
some of our best public officials do their jobs quietly and are never in the news
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as in authorized
ordered or allowed by those in authority
the official languages for those Olympic Games were French and English
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Recent Examples of official
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
For nearly a year and a half, an international team of professionals and volunteers — including U.S. and Japanese experts, the FBI, lawmakers and embassy officials — carried out a massive search-and-rescue effort, but no sign of her was ever found.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But these videos, even when imperfect, came closer to painting a truthful picture than the official Bidenworld spin.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Reyes was in the hospital for two weeks until his death Tuesday from the injuries, officials said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
For nearly a year and a half, an international team of professionals and volunteers — including U.S. and Japanese experts, the FBI, lawmakers and embassy officials — carried out a massive search-and-rescue effort, but no sign of her was ever found.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
Adjective
Annual inflation already exceeds 100%, and the official minimum wage, without bonuses, is just $1.50 a month.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
But these videos, even when imperfect, came closer to painting a truthful picture than the official Bidenworld spin.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Related Articles Nielsen, Verisk and Accenture alum Laurie Lovett is Sol de Janeiro’s new chief people and impact officer.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Ukrainian fighter jets have struck a base belonging to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Belgorod region, killing intelligence officers, according to a report.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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On Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in India warned those traveling from India to the U.S. not to stay beyond the authorized return date.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Marina Zenovich directs this authorized documentary about the comic actor.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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“Official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/official. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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