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officially



ADVERB
with official approval
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Antonyms
WEAK
casually informally unceremoniously


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The $150 million project was put on hold before Stoli officially began construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Cuba has not officially commented on the reports of an indictment, but Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez struck a defiant tone on Friday.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Powell will hold the temporary designation until Kevin Warsh, confirmed by the Senate 54-45 on Wednesday, officially becomes the Fed’s 17th chair.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Amazon MGM Studios announced that its search for the next lead of the iconic spy franchise has officially begun.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It’s officially the oddest thing I’ve ever seen.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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