as in officials
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 officeholders
The year before, voters in Idaho approved a ballot initiative and became one of a handful of states to establish term limits, including for its federal officeholders.
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Kevin Fixler
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
In the aftermath of Pretti’s death, which has prompted even some Republican officeholders to call for an investigation, state officials have accused the federal government of blocking access to the scene of the shooting.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The Fair Political Practices Commission, the state’s political watchdog, has about 100 staff members overseeing thousands of candidates and officeholders and often relies on complaints to open investigations.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Statewide officeholders and lawmakers are required to file campaign finance reports every six months.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Both blamed a long-standing Senate practice that made their confirmations to become permanent officeholders unlikely.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
Non-White officeholders are more than three times as likely as White officeholders to experience abuse targeting their race.
—Ernestine Nettles, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Beyond that, Life Church served as a polling location in the 2024 election while Beckwith himself was on the ballot as lieutenant governor, and it's served as the host of political events featuring other Republican state officeholders including Attorney General Todd Rokita.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
Apart from the deaths of major officeholders like past presidents and vice presidents, the flag is also lowered on days of remembrance like Memorial Day or the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Kevin Fixler
january 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
In the aftermath of Pretti’s death, which has prompted even some Republican officeholders to call for an investigation, state officials have accused the federal government of blocking access to the scene of the shooting.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
The Fair Political Practices Commission, the state’s political watchdog, has about 100 staff members overseeing thousands of candidates and officeholders and often relies on complaints to open investigations.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Statewide officeholders and lawmakers are required to file campaign finance reports every six months.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Both blamed a long-standing Senate practice that made their confirmations to become permanent officeholders unlikely.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2025
Non-White officeholders are more than three times as likely as White officeholders to experience abuse targeting their race.
—Ernestine Nettles, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Beyond that, Life Church served as a polling location in the 2024 election while Beckwith himself was on the ballot as lieutenant governor, and it's served as the host of political events featuring other Republican state officeholders including Attorney General Todd Rokita.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
Apart from the deaths of major officeholders like past presidents and vice presidents, the flag is also lowered on days of remembrance like Memorial Day or the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for officeholders
Noun
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The process for deciding on Powell’s replacement began in September with an 11-candidate field that included past and current Fed officials, economists and Wall Street investment professionals.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Washington County officials issued a shelter-in-place notice for the Langeloth neighborhood over concerns about a potential release of hydrogen peroxide into the air, although the notice has since been lifted.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Federal officials also said officers are exercising restraint despite facing threats and attacks.—
Sophia Peyser,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which customarily handles shootings involving officers in the Peach State, is handling the investigation, which remains ongoing.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Officeholders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officeholders. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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