SEMIOFFICIAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

semiofficial

adjective

Definition of semiofficial

as in official

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Recent Examples of semiofficial Images distributed by Iran’s semiofficial news agency ISNA showed oil fouling the island's beaches. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 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 But there were a handful of close contests at the local, state and congressional levels as semiofficial results showed Thursday afternoon. — Staff Report, Daily News, 6 June 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 See All Example Sentences for semiofficial

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Adjective

The official cause and manner of death have not been determined, pending the results of additional testing.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The full list of content includes Fox’s first two X-Men films, both of which precede the MCU and helped usher in the superhero wave, while the rest are official Marvel films and series.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of official

Adjective

The result has turned a team with a 10-22 record in the second half of the season into a legitimate contender to steal the second-half crown in the Eastern League.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Wrestlers having legitimate issues backstage has led to multiple feuds that people-pleasing AEW President Tony Khan could not control.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of legitimate

Adjective

The mini mart gave permission to The Original Goodie Shop bakery in Upper Arlington to use its logo on a signature cookie, with $1 from each one sold going to support Beaver's legal fees.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The editor of the journal Kayhan, Hossein Shariatmadari, wrote that enforcement is both a legal obligation and a religious duty for officials.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of legal

Adjective

The overwhelming majority of criticism and protest remains lawful.

— Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Schwartz will have to advise political leaders, carry out lawful administration policy and, at times, explain evidence that may be politically inconvenient to those in power.

— Nahid Bhadelia, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

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