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officially



ADVERB
with official approval
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
casually informally unceremoniously


Example Sentences

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Recent years have seen a startling rebound of a disease that has been considered officially eliminated in the U.S. for a quarter-century.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The Dow is trading above the 49,683.30 threshold it will need to hold through the close to officially exit its correction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The grim conditions spurred inmates to form advocacy groups like Group 31, which was officially created as a nonprofit to lobby corrections officials and lawmakers to improve inmates’ quality of life.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The SEC said it would officially publish the proposal in the Federal Register in the next few days, after which the public can comment on the rule for 60 days.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

On December 11, the Soviet press officially announced Oleg Penkovsky’s arrest and confession.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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