functionary

Example Sentences

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Because he was an obscure functionary, the lawmaker assumed that he would be an Aaron, Moses’ brother and supporter.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025

One of my professors, Harry Wexler, had been a young functionary under the midcentury mayor-for-life Dick Lee.

From Slate • Sep. 21, 2025

Traditionally, the state superintendent has acted as more of a functionary, allocating funding and serving as a repository for student data.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

A high-ranking party functionary and state media columnist, some credit her with boosting her brother’s public image by linking it more closely to that of his esteemed grandfather.

From Washington Times • Dec. 10, 2023

Finally, we were escorted down the hall by a nervous little functionary, who kept checking his watch and motioning for us to hurry along.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez