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Recent Examples of informality
Three journalists who covered the announcement of the brackets in 1979, 1980 and 1981 recalled the informality.
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Bill Hancock, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
These trials are by judge, not jury, and defendants wear street clothing of a startling informality.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on for his expert tips on artfully blending English garden ideas with the timeless informality of cottage style gardens to create stunning mixed borders.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
However, authenticity is not about overexposure or informality without boundaries.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of haute couture, most celebrities are decked out in snow boots and parkas, lending the event an air of informality.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
That's how informality spreads, and productivity dies.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
And while the cooking is seriously good, Liath's warm welcome and personal touch add informality and a fun sense of occasion.
—Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
Bill Hancock, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
These trials are by judge, not jury, and defendants wear street clothing of a startling informality.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on for his expert tips on artfully blending English garden ideas with the timeless informality of cottage style gardens to create stunning mixed borders.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Hunter saw the logic in Ake’s casualness, which as the head of a learning institution projects a warmth and informality that brings her down to earth for her unseasoned cadets.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
However, authenticity is not about overexposure or informality without boundaries.
—Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of haute couture, most celebrities are decked out in snow boots and parkas, lending the event an air of informality.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
That's how informality spreads, and productivity dies.
—Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
And while the cooking is seriously good, Liath's warm welcome and personal touch add informality and a fun sense of occasion.
—Aoife O'Riordain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informality
casualness
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The house did not have a European or East Coast seriousness, but rather a Californian dimension rooted in casualness, improvisation, and lack of pretension.—
Rem Koolhaas,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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In beach towns or summer destinations, hats and tank tops can be more about comfort than casualness, prompting some to wonder how consistently the rules can be enforced.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Informality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informality. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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