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
White tie, black tie, black tie creative/festive, semiformal: It might take some extra re-entry energy to figure out these pre-pandemic guidelines in an exhausted world more used to sweats and sneakers.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
Dear Miss Manners: My brother and I went to a semiformal dinner where spaghetti was the main course.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 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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