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Recent Examples of semiofficial
Iran's semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported a fire at Tehran's Mehrabad International Airport.
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Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
The special section of Art Bulletin—which, as the discipline’s flagship journal, constitutes a semiofficial statement about AI’s importance in the field—devoted the majority of its space to critical commentary about the application of computer vision to works of art.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
There were half a dozen or more semiofficial hosts over the course of the evening but no monologue.
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—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
But the Trump administration appears to be making good on promises to overhaul it, in part supported by Elon Musk, Trump’s biggest donor, who is now serving as a semiofficial adviser.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
The special section of Art Bulletin—which, as the discipline’s flagship journal, constitutes a semiofficial statement about AI’s importance in the field—devoted the majority of its space to critical commentary about the application of computer vision to works of art.
—Sonja Drimmer, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
There were half a dozen or more semiofficial hosts over the course of the evening but no monologue.
67.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
But the Trump administration appears to be making good on promises to overhaul it, in part supported by Elon Musk, Trump’s biggest donor, who is now serving as a semiofficial adviser.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
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Flood damage is almost never covered by traditional homeowners’ insurance policies, and your risk may be underestimated according to official government flood zone maps.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With hundreds of Elanco employees gathered with blue confetti at the ready, Indy, a rescue shelter dog turned service-dog-in-training, performed the official ribbon cutting, or in this case ribbon biting.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The anxiety and fear that people bring to my office and to the delivery room about the many uncertainties associated with pregnancy and childbirth is palpable and legitimate.—
Tami S. Rowen,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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VPNs are legal to use across the United States but there are bans in place in some parts of the world.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The investigation began after revelations, first reported by the Herald/Times, that the DeSantis administration directed $10 million from a legal settlement with the Medicaid contractor Centene through the foundation for political purposes.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the complaint, both Collins and Robledo carried 9-millimeter semiautomatic pistols to the protests and have lawful permits for the weapons.—
Bill Kirkos,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Collins and Robledo were in possession of semiautomatic pistols at the protest but had lawful permits to carry the firearms, according to court documents.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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