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Recent Examples of unofficial
With the deaths of four Twin Cities motorcyclists in a week’s time and the unofficial start of the Minnesota riding season that kicked off Friday, state officials are urging caution for drivers and riders.
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Starting in the 1960s when the event began being televised, hats and fascinators took center stage as the unofficial accessory of the race and a way to show off the creativity and care that goes into your Derby outfit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
But what happened next in the comments turned the post into an unofficial recruiting event.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Starting in the 1960s when the event began being televised, hats and fascinators took center stage as the unofficial accessory of the race and a way to show off the creativity and care that goes into your Derby outfit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
But what happened next in the comments turned the post into an unofficial recruiting event.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
This unofficial wartime arrangement, which has elevated certain Iranian officials to positions of leadership, has left even the regime’s most loyal supporters confused over who is making decisions.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
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Director James Cameron and The Walt Disney Company have been sued for unauthorized use of an Indigenous actress’ likeness without her knowledge and consent.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Since the City Council gave the Carmen Building historic status in July 2024, the property has faced more than 25 city code complaints about its condition and unauthorized access.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The pair of town hall meetings hosted by law firms operating under the name PFAS Georgia turned out nearly 1,000 people and served as an informal campaign stop for about a dozen political candidates — a nod to the grassroots outrage over the topic.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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If that window closes without agreement, an informal arbitration process commences — conducted under WGA auspices, conducted by phone, and conducted fast.—
George Heller,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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