ex officio

Definition of ex officionext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex officio
Adjective
  • For irrigation tune-ups, choose a contractor who is a certified member of the Florida Irrigation Society.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Karen Musgrave is a certified nursery landscape professional (CNLP) working at Hicks Nurseries.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Ace changed that by competing under official rules set by the International Table Tennis Federation, with licensed umpires overseeing matches.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Ace showed out in matches that followed International Table Tennis Federation rules and were officiated by licensed umpires.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported two more tankers, sailing under the flags of Botswana and Angola, were forced to turn back by Iran’s forces on Sunday.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Two semiofficial news agencies in Iran seemed to challenge Araghchi’s announcement about the strait.
    Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Regardless, the influence of Amazing Stories’ founding in 1926 radiated throughout the genre’s history like the light through Bradbury’s grandparents’ window, with authors who had their debut in Amazing Stories running the canonical gamut from Asimov to Zelzany.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Although required oaths—such as allegiance to the sovereign and canonical obedience—are taken at the earlier election and confirmation ceremonies, the installation service does include a number of formal declarations or reaffirmations connected to the archbishop’s ministry.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Ex officio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex%20officio. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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