authority figure
noun
: a person who has authority over another person
A child needs an authority figure in his or her life.
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If an authority figure expects updates, offer timelines that match your capacity while honoring your need for rest.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Your natural charm draws people in, but professional feedback or a conversation with an authority figure could feel more personal than intended.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
He was originally charged with an offense against students by an authority figure.
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Peter D'oench,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
How comfortable does Williams feel as the authority figure?
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Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Your natural charm draws people in, but professional feedback or a conversation with an authority figure could feel more personal than intended.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
He was originally charged with an offense against students by an authority figure.
—
Peter D'oench,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
How comfortable does Williams feel as the authority figure?
—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for authority figure
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“Authority figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authority%20figure. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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