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Recent Examples of informally
Previously, agents had informally shared information about protesters and agitators with each other, the memo said.
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Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Zamorano’s writing group still meets informally.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Kennedy's letter addresses concerns from duck hunters in Louisiana, represented informally by a vocal group called the Flyway Federation.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Bin Salman, known informally as MBS, is Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and has been criticized for having a similar authoritarian leadership style.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Still, a Bar grievance committee informally chided Gaetz for his conduct as alleged in the Congressional investigation report, released in December 2024.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The event was informally begun to promote peace while denouncing gun violence.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Knowledge here is passed informally, not written down.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Warner has spoken informally with reporters over the past couple of months and talked on podcasts, but this pregame piece on NBC was his first interview with mainstream media since his injury.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Zamorano’s writing group still meets informally.
—Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Kennedy's letter addresses concerns from duck hunters in Louisiana, represented informally by a vocal group called the Flyway Federation.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
Bin Salman, known informally as MBS, is Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler and has been criticized for having a similar authoritarian leadership style.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Still, a Bar grievance committee informally chided Gaetz for his conduct as alleged in the Congressional investigation report, released in December 2024.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The event was informally begun to promote peace while denouncing gun violence.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Knowledge here is passed informally, not written down.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Warner has spoken informally with reporters over the past couple of months and talked on podcasts, but this pregame piece on NBC was his first interview with mainstream media since his injury.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informally
Adverb
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Rih’s silky black hairdo—coiffed by her long-time hairdresser Yusef Williams—was, at times, worn with a Yankees cap and others, casually tossed into a bun.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2026
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Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In its latest estimate, Foro Penal, an independent NGO that provides pro bono legal services to people detained arbitrarily, said more than 800 political prisoners were still behind bars.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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France had maintained Vinatier was arbitrarily detained and had called for his release.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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As flawed generative AI tools continue to be used carelessly, without the necessary follow-up work of checking for hallucinations, experts warn that agencies like NWS could inflict serious damage to their reputation and authority.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
7 Jan. 2026
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Florida has a prohibition on carelessly carrying a gun.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The whimsically nostalgic Lenox Spice Village has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years as a new generation falls in love with the miniature porcelain Victorian houses.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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More whimsically, it's known for a friendship between a cheetah and Labrador retriever that had a social media moment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Homan’s comments come as ICE has faced criticism for targeting residents indiscriminately.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Their intervention reflected less enthusiasm for Warsh specifically than fear of alternatives—particularly Kevin Hassett, the White House economist whom bond investors viewed as willing to cut rates indiscriminately.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Political factions are steered by big personalities, and politicians jump promiscuously between parties.—
BEN BLAND,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2024
Adverb
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two months later, her heart began to beat irregularly.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Sometimes, Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock will offhandedly give you career advice.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Nov. 2025
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The tragedy side of things is addressed rather offhandedly — occasionally the movie will remember the boggling grief and betrayal at its center, only to shrug it off again just as quickly.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Informally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informally. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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