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Recent Examples of formally
So in 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases formally recommended parents introduce children under the age of 3 to allergens like nuts.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Wasserman bought Dan Levitt’s Long Haul Management, and the exec has since orchestrated a groundbreaking deal where MMG, the top Madden and NCAA football gamer, became the first YouTuber to formally partner with the NFL.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Following successful trials, Agibot G2 is now formally deploying in automotive parts manufacturing and has already been adopted in consumer electronics precision production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The natural springs have long been known as Berkeley Springs, and when the post office needed to distinguish between two Baths in Virginia—West Virginia didn’t become a state until 1863—the town decided to more formally adopt the springs’ name.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Emmylou Harris formally inducted Carter Cash, while Carter Cash’s children Carlene Carter and John Carter Cash accepted the accolade on behalf of their late mother, who died in 2003.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
All 12 have now been formally identified.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Maine formally seceded from Massachusetts on March 15, 1820.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Singh has seven days to formally respond to the notice, but he’s not obligated to do so, the parents said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In 2024, Wasserman bought Dan Levitt’s Long Haul Management, and the exec has since orchestrated a groundbreaking deal where MMG, the top Madden and NCAA football gamer, became the first YouTuber to formally partner with the NFL.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Following successful trials, Agibot G2 is now formally deploying in automotive parts manufacturing and has already been adopted in consumer electronics precision production.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
The natural springs have long been known as Berkeley Springs, and when the post office needed to distinguish between two Baths in Virginia—West Virginia didn’t become a state until 1863—the town decided to more formally adopt the springs’ name.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Emmylou Harris formally inducted Carter Cash, while Carter Cash’s children Carlene Carter and John Carter Cash accepted the accolade on behalf of their late mother, who died in 2003.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
All 12 have now been formally identified.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Maine formally seceded from Massachusetts on March 15, 1820.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Singh has seven days to formally respond to the notice, but he’s not obligated to do so, the parents said.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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Sides and sauces, each carefully chosen, elevated every meal.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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He’d initially been inspired by pioneering video channels such as Every Frame a Painting, which made carefully edited, thoroughly researched deep dives into the art of moviemaking.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Nelson systematically challenges each pillar of Roberts's argument.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Twice, McGlinchey walked off the turf gingerly with what appeared to be a leg injury.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Nicklaus team taught the parents how to care for Katy at home, including crushing her pills and gingerly placing them in her feeding tube.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Herald reporters meticulously reviewed agency reports, spoke to witnesses never contacted by investigators and delved into public records to shine a light on what went wrong in Biscayne Bay, leading to George Pino being charged with misdemeanors, and ultimately, a felony.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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As the series progressed, Carter went on to construct a highly believable world of Roy, with a sequence of meticulously outfitted penthouses, lofts, vacation homes, and castles, as well as private jets, yachts, a corporate boardroom, and a TV newsroom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Herbert settled down after that and methodically went down the field for a 14-play, 83-yard touchdown drive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Reading these questions is like hearing the steady voice of a rational man methodically tapping the wall between reality and something else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps its message is meant to be deliberately ambiguous—or maybe there’s no message at all.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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The pending trial is one of many alleging that social media technology companies have deliberately created platforms and features that cause harm to younger users and damage their mental health.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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