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Recent Examples of unceremoniously
Even that 2016 victory didn’t last long — Assad was unceremoniously forced out of the country by insurgents in 2024, settling in Moscow for a quiet life in exile.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2026
Beyond that, Reid tried several times to get Ralston fired, finally succeeding when he was unceremoniously dumped by the TV stations that for years broadcast Ralston’s statewide public affairs program.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
And the group also included the return of a veteran infielder who was unceremoniously cut by the Philadelphia Phillies last year.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
His two-plus seasons coaching the Kings included snapping the longest playoff drought in NBA history and ended unceremoniously when he was fired on his way to the airport to catch a flight with the team to Los Angeles in December 2024 while on a five-game losing streak.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
His Lions tenure could now end unceremoniously, simply for being a good sport about a bad situation.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
During Nick's first arraignment of the year when he was expected to make a plea, Jackson unceremoniously removed himself from the case.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Head coach Matt Rhule was hired in 2019 and was the coach when the Panthers unceremoniously waived Newton in March 2020.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
The Hornet left rather unceremoniously in the summer, though a line of customers stretched down the block on its last weekend of operation, all hoping for one more sit-down chat.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 18 Jan. 2026
Beyond that, Reid tried several times to get Ralston fired, finally succeeding when he was unceremoniously dumped by the TV stations that for years broadcast Ralston’s statewide public affairs program.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
And the group also included the return of a veteran infielder who was unceremoniously cut by the Philadelphia Phillies last year.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
His two-plus seasons coaching the Kings included snapping the longest playoff drought in NBA history and ended unceremoniously when he was fired on his way to the airport to catch a flight with the team to Los Angeles in December 2024 while on a five-game losing streak.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
His Lions tenure could now end unceremoniously, simply for being a good sport about a bad situation.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
During Nick's first arraignment of the year when he was expected to make a plea, Jackson unceremoniously removed himself from the case.
—Tracy Wright , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Head coach Matt Rhule was hired in 2019 and was the coach when the Panthers unceremoniously waived Newton in March 2020.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
The Hornet left rather unceremoniously in the summer, though a line of customers stretched down the block on its last weekend of operation, all hoping for one more sit-down chat.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremoniously
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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Previously, agents had informally shared information about protesters and agitators with each other, the memo said.—
Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zamorano’s writing group still meets informally.—
Erica Zora Wrightson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Soundman Loch Townsend coolly exposed the film and handed the reel to the queen’s panicking press secretary, who took it with relief.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nick coolly informed me about the promotions available to new users, then went about the work of validating my license and verifying my profile via his tablet.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In this one, the Lakers nonchalantly dug a 26-point hole but cared enough in the second half to chop down the deficit to 93-91, on a one-footed fadeaway 3-pointer from Luka Doncic.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Unceremoniously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unceremoniously. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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