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
Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
This term, Trump has tested legal limits by seeking to remove officials from bodies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board and National Labor Relations Board, claiming broad presidential authority under Article II.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The coalition also forced the closure of Haiti’s main international airport for nearly three months, a move that prevented former Prime Minister Ariel Henry from returning after an official visit to Kenya.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Senior Indian and Pakistani military officials have also reportedly communicated via hotline, suggesting that channels of communication are open.
—Michael Kugelman, Time, 3 May 2025
This term, Trump has tested legal limits by seeking to remove officials from bodies such as the Merit Systems Protection Board and National Labor Relations Board, claiming broad presidential authority under Article II.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
Adjective
Della Maddalena is the No. 5 fighter in the official UFC welterweight rankings heading into UFC 315.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
The coalition also forced the closure of Haiti’s main international airport for nearly three months, a move that prevented former Prime Minister Ariel Henry from returning after an official visit to Kenya.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for official
Noun
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Camacho, known for obtaining the photos, names and serial numbers of 9,000 LAPD officers, then publishing them and subsequently being targeted with two lawsuits from L.A. City Atty.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The officers responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. about a Kia SUV stolen from Edgewood, Kentucky, when four suspects inside the car took off running, Fox 19 Now reported.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Bruins had became the sole authorized agent and signatory of the council’s primary bank accounts.—
Robert Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Imagine having your vehicle towed to an authorized dealership just to replace a sensor, leaving you stranded.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/official. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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