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Recent Examples of formally
Apple Music is the halftime show’s presenting sponsor, so the 2026 event is formally known as the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
After that, while the judiciary will not formally shut down, some operations may begin being put on hold.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Mahmoud Abbas, speaking virtually because the US denied his visa, advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a framework that has gained more traction after several Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Robinson's lead defense counsel, Nester, was formally appointed to the case Wednesday.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News is not naming the man as he has not been formally charged.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The film, which was made for just $65,000, will also debut on Tubi on November 14, in a 30-day streaming window before the sales window formally opens.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel does not name people accused of crimes until they have been formally charged.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Nelson’s successor is not expected to be formally chosen until after his funeral, according to the church.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Sep. 2025
After that, while the judiciary will not formally shut down, some operations may begin being put on hold.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
Mahmoud Abbas, speaking virtually because the US denied his visa, advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a framework that has gained more traction after several Western nations formally recognized a Palestinian state.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Robinson's lead defense counsel, Nester, was formally appointed to the case Wednesday.
—Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
McClatchy News is not naming the man as he has not been formally charged.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The film, which was made for just $65,000, will also debut on Tubi on November 14, in a 30-day streaming window before the sales window formally opens.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel does not name people accused of crimes until they have been formally charged.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Nelson’s successor is not expected to be formally chosen until after his funeral, according to the church.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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But, in doing so, Krepon plans to carefully plan which SKUs should be headed Amazon’s way, in part because of the cost of doing business with the e-tail behemoth.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Hart eventually got off the court, walking gingerly while favoring his lower back.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Much of the movie is silent, as the two brothers circle each other gingerly.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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The book offers meticulously detailed how-to information from soil fertility and seed saving to Bonsall’s sustainable philosophies on life.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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What's more, Pantzer's own archivist organized the documents meticulously, said Anastasia Karel, interim director of Newfields' library and archives.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The fintech firm has methodically added new products in its quest to become an American super app akin to overseas offerings like WeChat.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Not to mention, only one of the offenses Florida has faced has ranked in the top 50 nationally in scoring, which was the Hurricanes, who methodically tore Florida apart in the fourth quarter.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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City police said the blast before dawn in northern Munich at a residential building, which had been deliberately set on fire, appeared connected to a domestic dispute.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Program officials set a two-year path to mass production following test completion, with full Taiwan manufacture and target unit costs in the low hundreds of thousands USD, deliberately priced for salvo fire.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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