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Recent Examples of unofficial
Comedian Wanda Sykes will host the show, which will include appearances by unofficial Eagles hype man Gillie Da King and Wallo267.
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Merlín the duck — Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot — didn’t take any questions; his owner, Carla Gómez, did that for him.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
According to my unofficial research, there are two types of people who want–but aren’t getting–Botox.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Kennedy’s influence could lead to new policy, said Paul Knoepfler, a stem cell biologist and unofficial watchdog of stem cell clinics, to the outlet.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
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Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Merlín the duck — Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot — didn’t take any questions; his owner, Carla Gómez, did that for him.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
According to my unofficial research, there are two types of people who want–but aren’t getting–Botox.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Kennedy’s influence could lead to new policy, said Paul Knoepfler, a stem cell biologist and unofficial watchdog of stem cell clinics, to the outlet.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
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As World Cup soccer fans cheer for their teams in Los Angeles and stadiums across the nation, FBI agents are working in command centers, watching out for unauthorized flying objects.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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In Canada, authorities have banned unauthorized drones from flying over World Cup stadiums and several training sites in Vancouver and Toronto as a security measure.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Frequently informal and poorly regulated, both virgin and recycled polyester supply chains can expose workers to severe human-rights risks, including harassment, violence and abuse.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Some of her success with collaborators seems to have come down to luck and an eye for talent, as in the case of the still-up-and-coming Elswit and Oppewall, who served as her informal producers during filming.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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