ex officio

Definition of ex officionext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ex officio
Adjective
  • Nursing assistants typically complete certified nurse aide training, while home health and personal care aides often take short certification courses.
    Allie Canal, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Radical transparency means admitting mistakes Armedangels prides itself on using only chlorine-free wool from certified organic farms.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • When asked why the number of licensed medical practices in Van Nuys and at that address are so high, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health said that the department is committed to fighting fraud and unable to comment on pending investigation.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The response brought pushback from gun rights activists and the National Rifle Association because Pretti was a licensed owner.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Internet traffic monitoring service Cloudflare and internet access advocacy group NetBlocks reported very slight increases in connectivity Saturday morning, while Iran’s semiofficial Mehr news agency also reported limited internet access.
    Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency said Saturday that street unrest has largely subsided, while Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said key agitators had been detained.
    Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • But even if the director is participating in a fantastical, Bridgerton-esque approach to colorblind casting — or else purposefully disrupting canonical characters’ identities despite the importance of race in the original plot — her two leads remain, quite notably, white.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Make a trip of it Afar’s four-day Milan itinerary offers a multifaceted way to see the city, from canonical sights to neighborhoods where design, food, and everyday life intersect.
    Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Ex officio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ex%20officio. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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