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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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.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 17 Nov. 2025
Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, former statewide officeholders in California, ran up some of their top White House race margins in Orange County.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Before that happens, the officeholders and various interest groups may have to whittle down the list.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
The impact on democracy Amateur lawmakers are about 10–20 percentage points less likely to engage in bipartisanship during their first term than experienced officeholders.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
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Federal officials have said agents, including those part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are seeing increases in assaults and threats against them.—
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
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Misael Tagle is the chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of Duchateau, a flooring manufacturer based in San Diego, CA.—
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Trump’s crackdowns have led to protests, disruptions, and attacks on federal officers.—
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Beyond potential political resistance, implementing the name changes saddles campus administrators with costly and time-consuming busywork, including updating legal documents, maps and physical signage.—
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Hospital administrators immediately put Hannah in a secluded room with someone at the door to keep all visitors out.—
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“Officeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officeholder. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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