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Recent Examples of unofficial
The Charles has long been the unofficial stomping grounds for academics, politicians, artists, and celebrities passing through Cambridge during a visit to Boston.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
Natasha Archer started out as Princess Kate and Prince William’s personal assistant, but eventually became known as Kate’s unofficial personal stylist.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, journalists often referred to him, Kool Herc, and Grandmaster Flash as an unofficial holy trinity key to hip-hop’s growth into the most important American cultural movement of the end of the 20th century.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The last stretch of the season has been an unofficial audition for some Chicago Blackhawks players.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
Natasha Archer started out as Princess Kate and Prince William’s personal assistant, but eventually became known as Kate’s unofficial personal stylist.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, journalists often referred to him, Kool Herc, and Grandmaster Flash as an unofficial holy trinity key to hip-hop’s growth into the most important American cultural movement of the end of the 20th century.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The last stretch of the season has been an unofficial audition for some Chicago Blackhawks players.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unofficial
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The 1973 War Powers Resolution — which Congress passed in response to the Vietnam War as a check on the president's power to enter armed conflict without consent from the legislative branch — capped any unauthorized engagement at 60 days.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In February, the Mountain View ended its contract with Flock after an audit discovered unauthorized access by federal agencies in 2024.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though Fleury turned over the net to Gustavsson and Wallstedt on the ice, the 41-year-old with the second-most wins in NHL history has stayed around the team this season as a practice goalie and with an informal front office role as a player development advisor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The site plan for 1st Street Farms includes a range of outdoor amenities such as a multi-use turf field designed for youth sports and community programming, landscaped gardens and walking paths, and open green space for informal recreation and seasonal events.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Unofficial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unofficial. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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