Synonyms of incidentally

incidentally

adverb

ˌin(t)-sə-ˈden-tᵊl-ē 

as in in passing

by way of interjection or digression

incidentally, have you seen the new building they're putting up?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• in passing
• by the way
• by the by
• interjectionally
• apropos
• tangentially
• secondarily
• en passant
• parenthetically
• excursively
• digressively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of incidentally

This sentiment is, incidentally, the episode’s reigning narrative thread. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026

Quesabirria Tacos Top spot on the list goes to the quesabirria tacos — which, incidentally, were also the favorite of Cruz, the chef. — Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

Her cancer was discovered incidentally six years later while at the hospital for a urinary tract infection. — Kim Johnson, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026

The name, incidentally, has nothing to do with the Runaways’ greatest hit. — Arsenio Orteza, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026