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
Eight of California’s state Senate seats whose officeholders represent Los Angeles County residents will be on the ballot this year.
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Linh Tat, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and others have descended on the southern city to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the Civil Rights Movement and to issue calls to action.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and tourists descended on the southern city to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the Civil Rights Movement and to issue calls to action.
—Kim Chandler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and tourists descended on Selma to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the civil rights movement and to issue calls to action.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The election cycle culminates in the November 3, 2026 general election, when voters choose officeholders for statewide positions, the Texas Legislature, Congress and other federal, state and local offices.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Many Republican officeholders in the Reaganite mold opposed them, and economists from both parties warned that they were poorly designed to reduce the overall trade deficit.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Elections serve not merely as mechanisms for selecting officeholders, but as opportunities for citizens to evaluate governance and hold officials accountable.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Elections serve not merely as mechanisms for selecting officeholders, but as opportunities for citizens to evaluate governance and hold officials accountable.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
Linh Tat, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and others have descended on the southern city to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the Civil Rights Movement and to issue calls to action.
—ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and tourists descended on the southern city to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the Civil Rights Movement and to issue calls to action.
—Kim Chandler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Democratic officeholders, civil rights leaders and tourists descended on Selma to pay homage to the pivotal moment of the civil rights movement and to issue calls to action.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The election cycle culminates in the November 3, 2026 general election, when voters choose officeholders for statewide positions, the Texas Legislature, Congress and other federal, state and local offices.
—Cbs Texas Staff, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Many Republican officeholders in the Reaganite mold opposed them, and economists from both parties warned that they were poorly designed to reduce the overall trade deficit.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Elections serve not merely as mechanisms for selecting officeholders, but as opportunities for citizens to evaluate governance and hold officials accountable.
—Charlie Hunt, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Elections serve not merely as mechanisms for selecting officeholders, but as opportunities for citizens to evaluate governance and hold officials accountable.
—Charlie Hunt, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officeholders
Noun
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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,
27 Mar. 2026
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These achievements are linked to the longstanding work between the county, local providers and community partners, officials say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Democrats have demanded more sweeping DHS reform, such as requiring all ICE officers to wear body cameras and judicial warrants for immigration operations.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Homan said immigration officers, as an example, could cover exits currently monitored by TSA agents, freeing them to work screening lines.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Officeholders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officeholders. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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