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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TJX Cos. management isn’t concerned with rising fuel and freight costs brought on by the Iran war, with the discount retailer officially raising its quarterly dividend by 13% to 48 cents a share.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The Universal Waste Management System, as the device is officially called, uses airflow to get rid of waste.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have officially entered parenthood, welcoming their first little one.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The Provisional IRA - the main armed republican paramilitary group for most of the Troubles - declared a ceasefire in the run up to the agreement and officially ended its violent campaign in 2005.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The park is roped off to visitors, but I’m kind of officially required to go in there.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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