semiofficial

adjective

Definition of semiofficialnext
as in official

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Recent Examples of semiofficial Iran denied an attack, the semiofficial Iranian outlets Fars and Tabnak reported, and said a passing ship had been stopped for a documents check as part of monitoring. — Adam Schreck, Fortune, 3 May 2026 Seizures come at tense diplomatic moment Iranian semiofficial news agencies reported that Chinese ships began passing through the strait Wednesday night under new Iranian protocols. — Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 Iranian semiofficial news agencies reported that Chinese ships began passing through the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday night under new Iranian protocols. — ABC News, 14 May 2026 Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, claimed Wednesday that Bloomberg’s version had missing portions, without offering a full accounting. — Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for semiofficial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
  1. official
  2. legitimate
  3. legal
  4. lawful
Adjective
  • While Walmart isn’t an official sponsor of the World Cup, either, taking advantage of the social media chatter helps the company glom onto the tournament without paying FIFA for the privilege – especially when attention spans are divided.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • If your cart is looking a bit neglected, consider this your official excuse to treat yourself.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of official
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  • Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Schlittler, meanwhile, has a legitimate case to start for the American League, which will be managed by rival Blue Jays skipper John Schneider.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of legitimate
Adjective
  • Months of legal jostling leading up to the hearing centered largely on media access.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Lawyers remained advocates for private clients, but Wilson increasingly described them as participants in preserving the legal order upon which republican government depended.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of legal
Adjective
  • In March, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned on X that oil refiners and corporations engaged in price-fixing would be held accountable, vowing to deploy all lawful measures against unethical business practices.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Such cases include law enforcement officers and other first responders, individuals traveling directly to or from lawful employment, those seeking medical care, and those responding to emergencies.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of lawful

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