as in officials
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 mandarins
Combining this benefit with their low-calorie content makes mandarins a helpful tool for healthy weight management.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Even the tonic is homemade with mandarins and blood oranges, so stopping in for a refreshing drink is well worth it.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Even the tonic is homemade with mandarins and blood oranges, so stopping in for a refreshing drink is well worth it.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mandarins
Noun
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At least 14 people were also injured in Kyiv, local officials said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Things have slowly ticked up in recent weeks, which is giving officials a reason to look to 2026 with optimism.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Edwards retreated to the Dark Forest in Germany with the actual nuclear bearings, and reached out to his Navy SEAL buddy, James Reece (Chris Pratt), to share his mindset of how war bureaucrats have set up real soldiers to fail in their efforts to keep the free world safe.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nazi bureaucrats entered each bank and inventoried the contents of safes, strongrooms, and vaults.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of roles available if Harry wants to work inside Disneyland or Disney California Adventure as a cast member, Disney parlance for employees.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The closures – and layoffs of 900 corporate employees – are part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since then, there have been many more arrests—especially of regional functionaries at various levels.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
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But this newsletter is more focused on how Trump and his fawning functionaries speak about and for him.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The next election for county officers, which includes roles like sheriffs, county clerks, county attorneys and coroners, is scheduled for November 2026.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Most counties in Kansas have elected county clerks, but the Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in Kansas’ four largest counties — including Wyandotte and Johnson.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Portugal has been a hotspot for digital nomads, luring foreign remote workers with friendly visa policies, a better quality of life, and a lower cost of living.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Masses of federal workers face going unpaid until funding is restored.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Mandarins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mandarins. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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