Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Diabetes Association implied in an official statement that the scientists had breached IRS regulations that include “maintaining a strictly nonpartisan environment at all organizational events.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Need to get this one logged and processed asap,” wrote one official.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"Upon receiving the official resolution from the PIPC, we expect that the facts will be clearly established through legal procedures," said Coupang.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"After receiving the commission's official ruling, we expect the facts to be clearly established through legal procedures," Coupang added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

By late September 2008 the nation’s highest financial official, U.S.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




Vocabulary lists containing official


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "official" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com