informality

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Recent Examples of informality 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 Given this relaxed fit, straight-leg jeans are associated with casual living and informality. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025 Demand for comfort, simplicity and informality drive this trend. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informality
casualness
Noun
  • The service The staff does an excellent job of balancing the refinement of a luxurious resort with a sense of casualness.
    Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 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

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“Informality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informality. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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