as in officer
a person who holds a public office
some of our best public officials do their jobs quietly and are never in the news
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as in authorized
ordered or allowed by those in authority
the official languages for those Olympic Games were French and English
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Recent Examples of official
Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Fed’s experience of allowing inflation to run too hot for too long in 2021-22 is like a black cloud hanging in the distance, haunting Fed officials today.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
Reviewing the data can lead to changes after the in-game decisions by the official scorekeeper.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Of the 13, Mexican officials said that includes six who died of medical complications, four from suicide, two during ICE operations and another in the shooting at the detention center in Dallas.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Fed’s experience of allowing inflation to run too hot for too long in 2021-22 is like a black cloud hanging in the distance, haunting Fed officials today.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Kelly is also the official Obfuscator of the paper’s weekly word game, A Word.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 14 Apr. 2026
Reviewing the data can lead to changes after the in-game decisions by the official scorekeeper.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for official
Noun
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The suspect drove through several red lights while officers trailed behind in the Westchester, Inglewood and South LA neighborhoods.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) said in a statement shared on Facebook that Morales opened fire on them, striking an officer later identified as Deputy Randy Hoppert, 35.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Knowing that any unauthorized demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organize authorized rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, earn 10,000 additional miles after adding an authorized user within the first three months the account is open.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/official. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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