In fact
In fact adverb - In reality or actuality.
Officially and in fact are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Officially" instead an adverb phrase "In fact".
Officially
Officially adverb - In an official role.
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Synonyms for Officially
In fact and officially are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In fact" instead an adverb "Officially".
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Subverted by the eventual discovery that although her class is officially "Harlot," she's never actually done the deed and is in fact rather naive when it comes to sex.
Source: Hooker with a Heart of Gold -
In fact, terminal stupidity of this type is quasi-officially designated as "suicide" by the Watch, suggesting that this happens a lot.
Source: Defeating the Undefeatable -
In fact, they actively celebrate the Victory Day, that is the day the TDE officially surrendered to the Ryqril.
Source: Les Collaborateurs
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