SEMIOFFICIAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

semiofficial

adjective

Definition of semiofficial

as in official

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Recent Examples of semiofficial No causalities were reported, according to Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency. — Gabrielle Khoriaty, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026 Several heavy explosions shook Kuhestak, with fireballs that lighted up the night sky, according to security camera recordings carried by the semiofficial news agency Fars. — David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Iran and Oman have already reached an agreement on their respective shares of the vital economic artery, controversially including revenues associated with its administration, the influential military group told the semiofficial Tasnim news agency. — Mike Sheen,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Images distributed by Iran’s semiofficial news agency ISNA showed oil fouling the island's beaches. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for semiofficial

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Adjective

Outside investigators may examine Huang’s official correspondence, travel schedules, and personal device usage alongside company access logs.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
Similar reports have been made in previous days, with no official confirmation or claims as to what might have caused them.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of official

Adjective

California officials have previously said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters -- a sentiment that the federal judge presiding over the case echoed in his blistering order denying the federal government's request.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
California officials have previously said the list is out of date and includes legitimate voters — a sentiment that the federal judge presiding over the case echoed in his blistering order denying the federal government's request.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of legitimate

Adjective

Despite Newsom’s push to commute all death sentences, capital punishment remains legal in California and prosecutors can continue seeking that punishment.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
By Friday, his interior minister, chief of staff, legal adviser and political adviser had all quit.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of legal

Adjective

Eventually, Barton-Kennedy was court-martialed for disobeying a lawful command, pled guilty, was reduced in rank, and ordered to serve 10 months in detention.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 7 Nov. 2026
An election changes the officeholder; the lawful duties of the office continue.

— Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

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