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Definitions

officially



ADVERB
with official approval
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
casually informally unceremoniously


Example Sentences

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Spring has officially sprung here on the East Coast, meaning it’s almost time for one vegetable — or, rather, berry — to enjoy its peak season.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Later, Cynthia’s body was officially identified by her fingerprints.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The People’s Bank of China, arguably the single most important driver of the central-bank buying trend since 2022, appears to have officially paused its gold purchases, said GoldCore’s Skoyles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The city's name was officially changed from Bombay to Mumbai in the mid-1990s.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After that, he went away happy, leaving us happy too, and relieved that Marlene was now officially allowed to stay.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo