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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Recent Examples of official
ABC News, 20 May 2026
In early May, health officials then saw social media posts about deaths in the community, Mahamud said.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 20 May 2026
Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Madar has never signed an official NBA contract, and Boston still owns his draft rights.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Russian media reports also indicated that a chemical plant in the southern Stavropol region was hit and caught fire, although local officials didn’t confirm any direct hit.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
In early May, health officials then saw social media posts about deaths in the community, Mahamud said.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 20 May 2026
Adjective
The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the joint venture before Blackstone’s official statement, said the private equity giant would hold a majority stake, citing sources familiar with the matter.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Madar has never signed an official NBA contract, and Boston still owns his draft rights.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Upon arrival, officers located a person with a single gunshot wound.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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One of them, former Imperial officer the Client (Werner Herzog), hires Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) to retrieve an asset.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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One such authorized center for the training of doctors specializing in hair transplantation is Istanbul Vita Hair Transplant Clinic in Turkey.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The automotive groups accused Volkswagen of violating a standard dealer agreement, which obligates the company to sell its products through authorized dealerships.—
Chase Jordan
May 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Official.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/official. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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