officially
Britishadverb
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in a formal or authoritative manner
the Queen officially opened the dome
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in a way that is formally acknowledged but is not necessarily the case
officially on the dole but actually holding a job
Example Sentences
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The Dutch government officially advises that children under 15 should stay off social media, and the new government coalition wants a Europe‑wide, enforceable 15+ minimum age backed by age‑verification.
From BBC
“Final terms are still pending and will be confirmed once the settlement is officially finalized,” Whitrap said.
From Barron's
In September, the A Line extension to Pomona officially began passenger service, adding nine miles and four new stations in the San Gabriel Valley.
From Los Angeles Times
Trappist monks, who are officially known as the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, live a life of “prayer, silence, study, and manual labor.”
From MarketWatch
Although the species are only now being officially classified, they have been seen before.
From Science Daily
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