Thesaurus results for TANGENTIALLY

tangentially

adverb

as in secondarily

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Recent Examples of tangentially Seemingly random kidnappings often involve a person known to the victim, even tangentially. —

Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Fushman and Hamid had been tangentially circling each other for a long time. —

Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 Each year, thousands of people from nearly every industry tangentially related to the consumer-electronics space flock to Sin City to see and show off the biggest and boldest gadgets from the 12 months to come. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026 Trump has also made a habit of tangentially referencing Melania during his speeches. —

Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 The boom spilled into credit markets as well, with firms only tangentially linked to defense attracting hordes of prospective lenders. —

Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025 Epstein even took advantage of people who were only tangentially connected to fame and wealth. —

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025 The novel’s composition is remarkable for the unusual way its eight sections tangentially revolve around the narrator, a West African man named Tunde. —

Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025 Nonetheless, the conclusion of many conversations seemed only tangentially related to finance. —

Justin Worland, Time, 23 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangentially

Adverb

Be sure to read for your rising sign first and your sun sign secondarily for the most accurate insights.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
Taking part in a match in Saudi Arabia could be lucrative for United and, secondarily, provide warm weather to train in during the winter months.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025