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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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According to one Mercer study, 97 percent of them are less likely to fund companies that fail to systematically upskill their workforce on AI.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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There are also reports of homes being systematically destroyed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 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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The long-term builder thinks in years, not months, strategically reinvests, builds leadership within the team and expands methodically.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Competing alongside two Americans, Roper (John Saxon) and Williams (Jim Kelly), Lee methodically dispatches Han’s henchmen and avenges his sister’s death in the process.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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Jackson called the allegations knowingly false and deliberately timed to damage him among conservative voters as polling showed the race tightening.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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China, by contrast, is doing it deliberately—and at scale.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Formally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formally. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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