as in official
a worker in a government agency
the officious mandarins in the motor vehicles department refused to let me renew my license without all of the required forms
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Recent Examples of mandarin
Honey Moon, a bright fruity floral drizzled with sweet, soft honey, is as romantic as its name suggests, with a blend of lavender, mandarin, and orange blossom top and mid-notes that sparkle on the skin.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The 8-ounce candle is made from food-grade paraffin, plant oils, soy wax, and yuzu, mandarin, and neroli blossom fragrance.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Both mandarins and oranges are nutrient-dense and offer a wide range of similar health benefits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The scent, originally created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2017, is one of lemon, mandarin, and bergamot combined with tea extract.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The 8-ounce candle is made from food-grade paraffin, plant oils, soy wax, and yuzu, mandarin, and neroli blossom fragrance.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Both mandarins and oranges are nutrient-dense and offer a wide range of similar health benefits.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The scent, originally created by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier in 2017, is one of lemon, mandarin, and bergamot combined with tea extract.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandarin
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Callahan was reported missing by campground management after his maintenance cart was discovered unattended at the far end of the campground, officials said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The decision to deny Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali official named Africa’s best male referee in 2025, entry into the US was a shock to the world soccer community that is used to mostly seamless travel for the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The problem is the bureaucrats aren't aware of the severity of the issue, while Ira, Harry, and Wayne uncover more facts about the circumstances.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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Instead of addressing the problem head-on, the bureaucrats at the Federal Trade Commission launched an antitrust investigation into fertilizer companies.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The estimated number of outstanding ballots to be processed is 148,100, according to the registrar-recorder/county clerk as of the June 8 ballot count update.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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As part of the deal, prosecutors dropped a felony charge of embezzlement by a clerk or agent, along with an enhancement alleging aggravating circumstances.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Gang intervention workers have been credited by city officials as one of the factors behind significant reductions in violent crime in recent years, with homicides and shootings both falling to near-historic lows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The implosion occurred during a shift change, and the six workers whose bodies were found were in an area of the site where workers would go before their shift, Matt Amos, Longview fire battalion chief, said, per The Guardian.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Mueller is among the former and current SpaceX employees who own equity in the company, which is set to go public on Friday in the biggest-ever IPO.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The employee rejected his advances and reported it to supervisors, Golf Digest reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But Díaz-Canel is largely viewed by experts as a functionary, a loyalist without much true authority.—
Ellen Uchimiya,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Just as Adolf Eichmann and Albert Speer portrayed themselves not as true believers but as mere functionaries, so Vadim presents himself to Lawrence as a master of method, not of principle.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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This includes everyone from the president of the United States to members of Congress, to state and local officials, and even civil servants like local librarians.—
Rund Abdelfatah,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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But Reifel isn’t just a civil servant dedicated to the public good.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Mandarin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandarin. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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