as in officials
a person who holds a public office
the last officeholder was extremely conscientious about not using public funds for his personal gain
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Recent Examples of officeholders
Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, former statewide officeholders in California, ran up some of their top White House race margins in Orange County.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Before that happens, the officeholders and various interest groups may have to whittle down the list.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Millions of Black citizens registered, voted, and helped elect the first generation of Black officeholders in the South since Reconstruction — and the first Black president.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The impact on democracy Amateur lawmakers are about 10–20 percentage points less likely to engage in bipartisanship during their first term than experienced officeholders.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Stefanik's attorney argued that the law applies to state candidates, but not federal officeholders.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Their goal was to restore white dominance and undermine Reconstruction governments by targeting Black voters, officeholders, and communities.
—Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Republicans have recently been more critical of Morales, even drafting legislation in the most recent legislative session to require more transparency from state officeholders in the wake of some of his scandals.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Assembly Bill 1392 would cut off journalists’ access to addresses, telephone numbers and email information for officeholders and candidates, purportedly to ensure the safety of public officials.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Before that happens, the officeholders and various interest groups may have to whittle down the list.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Millions of Black citizens registered, voted, and helped elect the first generation of Black officeholders in the South since Reconstruction — and the first Black president.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The impact on democracy Amateur lawmakers are about 10–20 percentage points less likely to engage in bipartisanship during their first term than experienced officeholders.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Stefanik's attorney argued that the law applies to state candidates, but not federal officeholders.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Their goal was to restore white dominance and undermine Reconstruction governments by targeting Black voters, officeholders, and communities.
—Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Republicans have recently been more critical of Morales, even drafting legislation in the most recent legislative session to require more transparency from state officeholders in the wake of some of his scandals.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Assembly Bill 1392 would cut off journalists’ access to addresses, telephone numbers and email information for officeholders and candidates, purportedly to ensure the safety of public officials.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officeholders
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The chief and his officers’ conduct, including using chemical agents on residential streets, has spurred federal lawsuits.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, a few hours later, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers would find Kinsleigh near death in her mother's home.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Officeholders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officeholders. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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