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Recent Examples of formally
Does Taiwan have any intention of declaring independence formally from China?
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CBS News, 17 May 2026
The findings were discussed in an internal memo Prasad sent to staffers last November, though the FDA has not formally announced the findings or explained how they were developed.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Hearts and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) were informed the game was formally ended following a pitch invasion by the home side’s fans.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This phenomenon is formally known as the photic sneeze reflex, or as an Autosomal Cholinergic Helio-Ophthalmologic Outburst — unofficially blessing it with the spectacular acronym ACHOO syndrome.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In addition to Shasta College, Santa Rosa Junior College and Southwestern College have has also been formally recognized by the state.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Un Certain Regard has an excellent track record for this kind of thing — formally adventurous films that leave audiences slightly altered.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
CBS News, 17 May 2026
The findings were discussed in an internal memo Prasad sent to staffers last November, though the FDA has not formally announced the findings or explained how they were developed.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Hearts and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) were informed the game was formally ended following a pitch invasion by the home side’s fans.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 May 2026
This phenomenon is formally known as the photic sneeze reflex, or as an Autosomal Cholinergic Helio-Ophthalmologic Outburst — unofficially blessing it with the spectacular acronym ACHOO syndrome.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In addition to Shasta College, Santa Rosa Junior College and Southwestern College have has also been formally recognized by the state.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Un Certain Regard has an excellent track record for this kind of thing — formally adventurous films that leave audiences slightly altered.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formally
Adverb
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After each piece of leather is meticulously cut—which can be done by hand or by laser—it is carefully glued to the base and detailed with tone-on-tone stitching.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Use baking soda carefully to avoid harming nearby plants or larger shrubs.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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The lawsuit accuses task force agents of systematically retaliating against the four plaintiffs and other members of the public engaged in similar observations.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Their goal is to deliver results immediately and systematically, through four key priorities.—
Paul Goydan,
Fortune,
13 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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During a recent demonstration, the robot, guided by engineers, gingerly lifted and placed cups at a minibar, at one point knocking over a dish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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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
Adverb
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That couldn't be more different from the Chinese approach, which is deliberate and meticulously planned.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Last week, in a three-level car rental parking garage meticulously converted into an event space in downtown San Francisco, Anthropic put on its second annual Code with Claude developer conference.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Sitting on the dais in front of an NBA playoffs banner, the coach spoke methodically.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Amenities and experiences Wellness at Terrestre is deliberately low-tech but highly impactful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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