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Recent Examples of formally
The death of a figure who dominated Iranian politics, religion and foreign policy for more than three decades (and who never formally named a successor) has created profound uncertainty about succession and stability at the apex of the Islamic Republic.
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
The inductees will be formally honored April 19 in East Lansing, recognized for careers that have shaped Michigan journalism and strengthened the role of a free press in public life.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Earlier, an Iranian official said a leadership council would handle the late ayatollah's duties until a successor is formally announced.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The church's spiritual board had previously addressed the issue and formally admonished Pastor Tome.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
The case was formally reopened more than a year ago, and investigators were able to pursue new leads using advances in DNA testing, ultimately identifying McKee as the baby’s mother.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Japanese snow monkeys, formally known as Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata), are native to Japan and are the northernmost-living nonhuman primates in the world.
—Joshua Mellin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Ellison’s Skydance formally took over Paramount last year in a deal valued at $8 billion.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
He’ll be taken to the Ellis County Jail and formally charged after his release, authorities said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
The inductees will be formally honored April 19 in East Lansing, recognized for careers that have shaped Michigan journalism and strengthened the role of a free press in public life.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Earlier, an Iranian official said a leadership council would handle the late ayatollah's duties until a successor is formally announced.
—CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The church's spiritual board had previously addressed the issue and formally admonished Pastor Tome.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Feb. 2026
The case was formally reopened more than a year ago, and investigators were able to pursue new leads using advances in DNA testing, ultimately identifying McKee as the baby’s mother.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Japanese snow monkeys, formally known as Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata), are native to Japan and are the northernmost-living nonhuman primates in the world.
—Joshua Mellin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Ellison’s Skydance formally took over Paramount last year in a deal valued at $8 billion.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
He’ll be taken to the Ellis County Jail and formally charged after his release, authorities said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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But all that — along with the aura of fear and intimidation that Khamenei carefully cultivated — began to unravel in his final years.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Judicial warrants should be carefully reviewed to confirm the issuing court, scope of authority, and the specific location or records referenced.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That powder-keg moment quickly spread nationwide, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with a regime that has systematically devastated the country while clinging to its rigid ideology.—
Lily Moayeri,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Corporate acquirers are scanning the continent more systematically.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Keep boots upright and orderly by using boot trees, cardboard tubes, or even a short length of PVC pipe.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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All these years later, Vern remembers people acting orderly, evacuating at a measured pace, stopping to allow cars into the growing line of traffic out of Yuba City.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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The cunning canine can be seen carrying a large bag of trash with his teeth and gingerly leaving it on the roadside, according to video released by the Catania municipality Thursday.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Toppin stayed down for a few minutes before needing assistance to gingerly limp off the court.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Upstairs is meticulously staged as an Airbnb retreat that comes with modern amenities, Old West charm and quaint stories about ghosts.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Beyond their iconic coats, their ready-to-wear and accessory lines exude an aura of subtle luxury—understated yet meticulously crafted.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The company’s next phase in India involves moving methodically into tier two cities, mirroring the suburban Japan playbook.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Work methodically from the top to the bottom to avoid missing any spots.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Massive billionaire funding in the race from artificial intelligence interests operated largely outside public awareness, with super PACs spending enormous sums while deliberately avoiding transparency about their true policy priorities, particularly regarding AI regulation[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Hungarian government has recently accused Kyiv of deliberately holding back Russian oil deliveries through the pipeline, which crosses Ukraine's territory.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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