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Recent Examples of tragically
Two hundred ten million years ago, two crocodile cousins tragically died side by side, according to Yale paleontologists who discovered this significant moment in time when crocodiles were diversifying before the rise of the dinosaurs.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
In February of that year, the president’s 11-year-old son Willie tragically died from typhoid fever in the White House.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Tim’s best friend in high school, Chris, was tragically killed in service.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
When the royal tragically died in a car crash about two months later, The Carlyle flew its flags at half-staff.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His life ended tragically, via suicide, in 2007.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Each snippet of information is like a single tile being laid, with the story’s mosaic slowly, and tragically, emerging.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Both individuals were taken to a local hospital in critical condition, and Vargas tragically did not survive his injuries, according to the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
In February of that year, the president’s 11-year-old son Willie tragically died from typhoid fever in the White House.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Tim’s best friend in high school, Chris, was tragically killed in service.
—Charleen Richey, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
When the royal tragically died in a car crash about two months later, The Carlyle flew its flags at half-staff.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the level of global acclaim Jackson, who tragically died in 2009 at the untimely age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, achieves is unprecedented.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
His life ended tragically, via suicide, in 2007.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Each snippet of information is like a single tile being laid, with the story’s mosaic slowly, and tragically, emerging.
—The Know, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Both individuals were taken to a local hospital in critical condition, and Vargas tragically did not survive his injuries, according to the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tragically
Adverb
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In a state where the most recent men’s pro sports title was celebrated in 1991, seeing die-hard fans in tears is sadly not uncommon.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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New subscribers will receive a unique promo code in a text message that can be used on purchases on the website or the app (not in-person, sadly).—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Many of their soldiers, unfortunately, are gone.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2026
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But unfortunately for The Onion, the Texas court system has once again prevented that plan from coming to fruition.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 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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Like the beloved barbecue, sweet tea, and gracious hospitality the South is known for, kudzu has regrettably become part of the culture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Plus, it must be said, some proper mileage and, regrettably so, a certain carbon footprint.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Elizabeth Banks is Lindy Littlejohn, a seriously frustrated writer, unhappily if tumultuously married to Les (Matthew Macfadyen), a brilliant scientist.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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How many of my life decisions have been made in reaction to feeling unhappily married?—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Tragically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tragically. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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