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Recent Examples of formally
He was formally named to the United States’ roster on Thursday and is the only member of the US’ gold-winning Olympic team on the 25-man preliminary roster.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Reuters previously reported that North Korea revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, reflecting Kim’s push to formally treat the two Koreas as separate states.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The two countries have formally been in a state of war since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
At age 21, Della Valle said, he was detained and sent back to the Mexican border, but he was never formally deported.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In 2026, the United States formally exited WHO, which caught this hantavirus outbreak through its early warning system.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Local authorities formally closed all hiking routes to Mount Dukono in April and reinforced the ban following Friday’s incident.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Lively formally sued Baldoni in New York federal court on New Year’s Eve.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
In 2018, Gallon was formally charged in the deaths of Allen and Cutshall.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
Reuters previously reported that North Korea revised its constitution to define its territory as bordering South Korea and remove references to reunification, reflecting Kim’s push to formally treat the two Koreas as separate states.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The two countries have formally been in a state of war since the founding of the state of Israel in 1948.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
At age 21, Della Valle said, he was detained and sent back to the Mexican border, but he was never formally deported.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 9 May 2026
In 2026, the United States formally exited WHO, which caught this hantavirus outbreak through its early warning system.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Local authorities formally closed all hiking routes to Mount Dukono in April and reinforced the ban following Friday’s incident.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Lively formally sued Baldoni in New York federal court on New Year’s Eve.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
In 2018, Gallon was formally charged in the deaths of Allen and Cutshall.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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Lighter, looser and more human, carefully tuned to supporters who value personality as much as performance.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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As grieving attendees lined up to pay respects to the children, one woman shut her eyes after peering at one of the children, Kayla, who wore a white dress, her fingernails carefully painted pink.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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When everything said on stage, on a podcast, or in an earnings call can be systematically indexed and analyzed for consistency, contradiction, and consensus, the nature of public statements tends to change.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 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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Jenin, West Bank — Ali al-Samoudi gingerly walks down the steps toward his home.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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He was examined by team medical personnel before walking gingerly off the field and back to the Atlanta dugout.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Investigators meticulously documented the warning signs that should have alerted the driver to the looming braking problems.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Over the next several months, Epstein would work meticulously—reviewing and editing emails to Gates Foundation employees and pushing Nikolic about the donation.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 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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In keeping with the ultra-luxury playbook, the property is now being held off the market deliberately.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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And in 2023, Wilson deliberately took a below-market extension to give the front office flexibility.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 May 2026
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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