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Recent Examples of informally
He was even informally recognized by Hartford Hospital officials for touching so many lives in the transplant unit and being a role model, Thomas said.
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Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Deadline understands the two parties have been communicating informally for several months to signal priorities and prime the pump ahead of time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
On almost every bill, the sponsor, aided by lobbyists, informally counts heads to make sure the votes are there.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Due in large part to his father’s background, Treutelaar began long snapping informally as a young child.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The group started out informally, with a local church offering free rehearsal space.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Previously, agents had informally shared information about protesters and agitators with each other, the memo said.
—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
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Deadline understands the two parties have been communicating informally for several months to signal priorities and prime the pump ahead of time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
On almost every bill, the sponsor, aided by lobbyists, informally counts heads to make sure the votes are there.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Due in large part to his father’s background, Treutelaar began long snapping informally as a young child.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The group started out informally, with a local church offering free rehearsal space.
—William Morris, Des Moines Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Previously, agents had informally shared information about protesters and agitators with each other, the memo said.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for informally
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As Semafor wrote in 2024, despite having just a small staff of editors, curators, and some journalists with its Apple News podcast, the platform is read by tens of millions of people, who might casually scroll the platform or check out stories via push alerts.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is his '50-year storm' — to casually drop in a Point Break reference.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That standard would uphold the NCAA’s interpretation of the waiver rule so long as the NCAA didn’t act arbitrarily or capriciously, either of which is difficult to show.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are questions about the rights of citizens versus non-citizens, the rights of the US to pull visas arbitrarily.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Journalists and pundits tend to throw around plaudits a little too carelessly these days.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 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
Adverb
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Maude & the Bear, located inside a storybook 1926 Montgomery Ward kit house in Staunton, Virginia, has been whimsically recreated as a modern restaurant and inn.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
Adverb
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With fewer large particles to scatter light indiscriminately, the colors that reach your eyes can appear richer.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, this branding has forced it to be painted with the same brush, and in today's market, anything associated with automation is being sold off indiscriminately.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 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
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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 21 Feb. 2026.
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