officially

/ əˈfɪʃəlɪ /

adverb

1. in a formal or authoritative manner

   the Queen officially opened the dome

2. in a way that is formally acknowledged but is not necessarily the case

   officially on the dole but actually holding a job

Example Sentences

“I’ve seen her command the desk with poise and passion every time she’s hosted. She’s the real deal, and I’m thrilled to have her officially join the team.”

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But these figures likely only account for members of churches registered with the officially approved Catholic Patriotic Association and the Protestant Three-Self Patriotic Movement, which emphasise loyalty to China and the Communist Party.

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Initially introduced by Weir Chrisemer, who performed with them in the 1970s, Penn and Teller officially solidified their two-man act by the beginning of the 1980s.

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Tesla officially appealed the ruling to the Delaware Supreme Court in January.

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Families are only officially informed once their identity is confirmed, an Israeli official said.

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