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as in unconventional
not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules
an informal meeting allowed everyone to get acquainted
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as in casual
not designed to be worn only on special occasions
chose an informal flowery dress
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as in colloquial
used in or suitable for speech and not formal writing
the use of informal language in a scholarly article is really inappropriate
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Recent Examples of informal
They've been mentioned for potential health roles, even if informal.
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Even so, informal polls are lighthearted opportunities for people to participate in something vaguely akin to an election survey, and doing so may promote popular interest in elections.
—W. Joseph Campbell, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Opponents of the ballot measure say its cost outweighs any benefits, expecting the results of the informal poll will largely be ignored on the mainland.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Kitchens are evolving from simple caffeine refueling stations to places for informal meetings and discussions.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Peter Sullivan, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Even so, informal polls are lighthearted opportunities for people to participate in something vaguely akin to an election survey, and doing so may promote popular interest in elections.
—W. Joseph Campbell, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Opponents of the ballot measure say its cost outweighs any benefits, expecting the results of the informal poll will largely be ignored on the mainland.
—Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Kitchens are evolving from simple caffeine refueling stations to places for informal meetings and discussions.
—Dan Drogman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informal
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This novel design and other touches are the creations of General Motor's design team of five women, led by two who came to GM with unconventional backgrounds.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Under this new gallery model, Fitzpatrick will remain based in Paris and mount exhibitions at unconventional venues in Paris and around the world.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Across professional sports, the game can feel secondary as teams court the spending of more casual fans.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cost: Free for basic features; success fees for bill negotiation Free Version: Yes Candlestick Candlestick is an investment platform designed to make stock market investing more accessible, especially to casual or novice investors.Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The oceanic pole of inaccessibility goes by a more colloquial name: Point Nemo.Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
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The term shart is a colloquial reference for a wet fart, or when watery stool accidentally slips out while passing gas.Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
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Amaral’s unclassifiable work combines Modernist principles with pre-Columbian art and the vernacular traditions of her country.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Intergenerational internet vernacular, there should be a sociology course on it.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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