Synonyms for Incumbent (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the official who holds an office):
officeholder
WordNet sense 2 (lying immediately above or on something else):
superjacent
WordNet sense 3 (absolutely essential):
necessary
WordNet sense 4 (occurring in or belonging to the present time):
current
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