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Recent Examples of informal This reality underscores a broader truth: In the Islamic Republic, legal texts often mask the informal mechanisms that truly govern political life. Pegah Banihashemi, Twin Cities, 2 July 2025 Some social media users argue that Michele is high-functioning—an informal term often rejected by medical professionals—used to describe autistic people whose symptoms are assumed to have a minimal effect on their daily functioning. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 July 2025 The need to organize Cincinnati's Appalachian community The incorporation of the Urban Appalachian Council in 1974 marked more than 20 years of informal organizing in the neighborhoods. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Farmers markets, concerts, seasonal festivals and informal gatherings can be held. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for informal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informal
Adjective
  • In advance of this month’s release of the Happy Gilmore 2, Callaway Golf has unveiled a new limited edition Odyssey hockey stick putter and golf balls inspired by the movie, which showcases the return of funnyman Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player turned unconventional golfer.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Despite financial insecurity, both parents encouraged their daughters to pursue their dreams, however unconventional — their feminist, progressive spirit guided Earhart like a compass.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Quiet luxury persists, but in a more casual, relaxed iteration.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Proposition 12 is the colloquial term for the Farm Animal Confinement Initiative.
    Alan Wooten, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
  • The strawberry moon is the colloquial name for June's full moon, a term originating from Native American tribes who marked the time when wild strawberries reached peak ripeness.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • The undeniable stars are the curvaceous treehouses inspired by the endangered pangolins—the unusual, organic shape sets it apart from the typical tropical villa vernacular.
    Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • That style of neighborhood development — gradually over time, rather than building to completion all at once — also happens to be the secret to creating places with a visually appealing vernacular character, Romem said.
    Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 7 July 2025

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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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