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Recent Examples of tragically
Musk first became a father in 2002 when his ex-wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, welcomed their son, Nevada Alexander, who tragically died at 10 weeks old.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, Zelda tragically died in 1948 at the age of 47 when a fire broke out at the hospital.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Months after Laci Peterson and her unborn child were tragically found dead in the San Francisco Bay, her husband Scott ultimately faced a murder conviction and a death sentence, despite the absence of forensic evidence or eyewitnesses.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Rob Reiner, who tragically died along with his wife Michele earlier this month, will be remembered for making unforgettable movies that touched generations of viewers.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2025
Youseffi tragically died in 2018, after a battle with stomach cancer.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Claire overcame her struggles and the duo returned to the stage, but Lightning & Thunder's comeback was tragically cut short when Mike died in 2006.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Renowned for her beauty, charisma, and emotional depth on screen, Wood tragically drowned off the coast of California’s Santa Catalina Island in 1981 at the age of 43.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2025
Christina was just one of five others who tragically died on the mountain that day.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, Zelda tragically died in 1948 at the age of 47 when a fire broke out at the hospital.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Months after Laci Peterson and her unborn child were tragically found dead in the San Francisco Bay, her husband Scott ultimately faced a murder conviction and a death sentence, despite the absence of forensic evidence or eyewitnesses.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Rob Reiner, who tragically died along with his wife Michele earlier this month, will be remembered for making unforgettable movies that touched generations of viewers.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2025
Youseffi tragically died in 2018, after a battle with stomach cancer.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Claire overcame her struggles and the duo returned to the stage, but Lightning & Thunder's comeback was tragically cut short when Mike died in 2006.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Renowned for her beauty, charisma, and emotional depth on screen, Wood tragically drowned off the coast of California’s Santa Catalina Island in 1981 at the age of 43.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2025
Christina was just one of five others who tragically died on the mountain that day.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragically
Adverb
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This should be, but sadly will probably not be, the line that shouldn’t have been crossed.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Discovering the chemicals responsible for smoke taint is, sadly, only half the battle.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The rooms Rooms here are understated and simple, with dark wood detailing, unfussy bathroom setups—compact showers and no bathtubs, unfortunately—and comfy beds topped with dense, cozy duvets and cotton sheets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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But, unfortunately, the strawberry growing season is short.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Their answer to having to tolerate difference is whatever means are necessary to stop liberalization, and lamentably, our Bill of Rights and governmental checks on the executive mean that taking a jack hammer to our nation’s foundation is a necessary means to a repugnant end.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Yes, there are plenty of lackluster movies that fall under that umbrella, but to dismiss Shudder’s original content entirely is to miss out on some great (and regrettably under-seen) films.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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In his valuable study of slavery in Martinique, Dale Tomich regrettably invoked Hall in this regard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Ibsen’s title character is a spoiled, headstrong young woman who, newly and unhappily married to a dull scholar, enacts a Machiavellian scheme to advance his career and her social standing, with catastrophic results.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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In season 3 of The Gilded Age, Gladys unhappily marries the Duke of Buckingham.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Tragically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragically. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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