authority figure
noun
: a person who has authority over another person
A child needs an authority figure in his or her life.
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Johnson’s career journey from the avatar of iconoclastic ’80s cool to an avuncular authority figure in a privileged world—from a speed boat to luxury liner—could serve as a metaphor for the evolution of a certain segment of American culture over the last 40 years.
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J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024
Well, Selena is the understanding boss, with the always tremendous Garret Dillahunt joining the cast in the second episode as an additional, more incredulous, authority figure.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
He is distrusted by most of the villagers, save lover Kitty (Rosy McEwen) because of his friendship with Master Kent (Harry Melling), another soft man but the closest thing to an authority figure here.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
Gemini May 21 – June 20 An authority figure’s disappointment might dishearten you as well.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
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J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2024
Well, Selena is the understanding boss, with the always tremendous Garret Dillahunt joining the cast in the second episode as an additional, more incredulous, authority figure.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Sep. 2024
He is distrusted by most of the villagers, save lover Kitty (Rosy McEwen) because of his friendship with Master Kent (Harry Melling), another soft man but the closest thing to an authority figure here.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
Gemini May 21 – June 20 An authority figure’s disappointment might dishearten you as well.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
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“Authority figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authority%20figure. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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