as in official
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 officeholder
About 40% of all municipal officeholders in the state are women, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Most of the new states mandated that officeholders be Protestant; many still had officially recognized churches, sanctioned by the government.
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Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for the Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.
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Dan Raby,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Two other Republican statewide officeholders — Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt and Secretary of State Scott Schwab — are also competing for the nomination.
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Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Most of the new states mandated that officeholders be Protestant; many still had officially recognized churches, sanctioned by the government.
—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for the Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Two other Republican statewide officeholders — Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt and Secretary of State Scott Schwab — are also competing for the nomination.
—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for officeholder
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The agreement also didn't lead to market opportunities for the United States in Canada and Mexico in dairy and other sectors as was expected, officials said.
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The city said replacement parts have been ordered and officials hope to reopen the pool before the end of July.
Noun
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His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.
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Some relief workers are using donkeys and bulldozers to remove solid waste, according to Louise Wateridge, a communications officer for the UN’s children’s agency in the Middle East and North Africa.
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The jail’s administrator did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday night.
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Jail administrators and multiple law enforcement agencies were working toward a quick, peaceful resolution and restoration of full control of the jail.
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officeholder. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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