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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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
However, board officials informed him that the loophole would be closed after the March 2024 primary.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Where to buy Lollapalooza 2025 tickets online While four-day passes are sold out on Lollapalooza’s official site, there are limited one-day tickets still available for purchase.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Though the workshop didn't come as a surprise to officials – archaeologists have been studying the site since the mid-1980s – excavators uncovered numerous intriguing finds during the latest dig.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025
However, board officials informed him that the loophole would be closed after the March 2024 primary.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Adjective
In May the Falcons signed a partnership with Red Bull to be its official performance partner during this year’s Esports World Cup.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Where to buy Lollapalooza 2025 tickets online While four-day passes are sold out on Lollapalooza’s official site, there are limited one-day tickets still available for purchase.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for official
Noun
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Another woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer, too.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal level spent nearly two weeks searching for Hardin, using dogs, drones and aircraft, at times hampered by severe weather.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Becoming an authorized user on a family member or friend’s credit card is one way.—
Afshan Musani,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The program was already understaffed beyond its statutory authorized level, and the recent cuts will add further chaos, Chevat said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/official. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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