semiformal
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semiformal
Example Sentences
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Thought leadership: This isn’t a term that most of us would use, even in semiformal conversation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
The dress code was originally billed as semiformal, but, in line with the casual attire of startups, was later revised to “business casual but feel free to dress it up!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2024
It goes by other labels, too, such as “creative” semiformal when a “diamonds and denim” theme or a “dressy Western” vibe is noted, for instance.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
The social imperative — Newnam’s semiformal objective in each locale is to get invited to someone’s home for dinner — steers the show into unexpectedly suspenseful territory.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
“This is what you wear for an eighth grade semiformal dance.”
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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