as in official
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of semiofficial
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
In southern Iran, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas, semiofficial Iranian news agencies said.
—
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for semiofficial
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
In southern Iran, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas, semiofficial Iranian news agencies said.
—
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for semiofficial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semiofficial
Adjective
-
Members of Norway’s Parliament have even done it in their official chamber.
-
The country’s final authority on election matters, the National Jury of Elections (JNE), has yet to issue its official proclamation, according to Reuters.
Adjective
-
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.
-
Schlittler, meanwhile, has a legitimate case to start for the American League, which will be managed by rival Blue Jays skipper John Schneider.
Adjective
-
Months of legal jostling leading up to the hearing centered largely on media access.
-
Lawyers remained advocates for private clients, but Wilson increasingly described them as participants in preserving the legal order upon which republican government depended.
Adjective
-
The ordinance includes exemptions for religious practices, medical needs, workplace safety, cultural activities and other lawful uses, according to city officials.
-
This allows officers to strip green-card holders’ lawful immigration status without the degree of proof required by federal law—and, perhaps, without any meaningful proof at all.
Cite this Entry
“Semiofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiofficial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
