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Recent Examples of formally
But the referendum’s language was never formally amended to reflect that belief.
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Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The family of late owner Peter Seidler formally announced the deal Saturday.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
James fittingly scored on a layup immediately after the timeout, and the game was formally finished.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Abukeshek’s detention has further strained relations between Israel and Spain, which has been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza and formally recognized Palestinian statehood in 2024.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Remember, Congress was given the power in the Constitution to formally declare war, and AUMFs were drawn up after the 9/11 attacks and Congress at that time passed an authorization for use of military force.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about Ghoreishi and Khorsand with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both his wife and daughter.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The mayor is expected to formally present his budget on Tuesday for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Especially for high schoolers, some of the best summer options are never formally listed.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The family of late owner Peter Seidler formally announced the deal Saturday.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
James fittingly scored on a layup immediately after the timeout, and the game was formally finished.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Abukeshek’s detention has further strained relations between Israel and Spain, which has been an outspoken critic of the war in Gaza and formally recognized Palestinian statehood in 2024.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Remember, Congress was given the power in the Constitution to formally declare war, and AUMFs were drawn up after the 9/11 attacks and Congress at that time passed an authorization for use of military force.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about Ghoreishi and Khorsand with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both his wife and daughter.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The mayor is expected to formally present his budget on Tuesday for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
—Ryan Nickerson, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Especially for high schoolers, some of the best summer options are never formally listed.
—Theo Wolf, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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Rice’s lyrics are carefully enunciated and given nuanced line readings.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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By carefully limiting transport, access to these sites remains more orderly, preventing blockage and ensuring continuous turnover.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Take your time, systematically checking every nook and cranny.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Markus Redmond rounded out the cast as orderly turned EMT Raymond.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Adverb
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Brunson left the State Farm Arena floors walking gingerly but well under his own power after the win.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Brunson left the State Farm Arena floors walking gingerly but well under his own power after the win.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In Heidi Caillier’s take on this Berkeley craftsman, the chair creates dimension and personality—with special thanks to its bespoke cushion—in a dark corner that needs levity to feel lived-in rather than meticulously designed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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Boxes with sun cards line the walls, wind-speed charts drawn on EKG paper fill the cabinets and computers store the spreadsheets where Douglas and Joly meticulously record temperature and humidity.—
Laura Martin Agudelo,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Then, on Friday and Saturday, DeCosta would methodically attempt to upgrade his roster at numerous positions — with much of that energy geared toward enhancing star quarterback Lamar Jackson’s reality — a prospect that excited him as the three-day marathon approached.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Taylor Polidore Williams recurs as Brooke Cropper, Eric’s second wife who is just as calculating as her husband and is methodically preparing for a heated divorce.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The idea of food apartheid forces us to zoom out and consider how many systems are deliberately built to work against certain consumers based on race and geography.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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