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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
Raju pleaded guilty June 21, 2023, to driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08% or more, both misdemeanors, and was placed on three years of informal probation.
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City News Service, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
The informal dining scene, which also included including short ribs, beef tenderloin, and chicken in a mushroom cream sauce, was exactly the vibe Rivers was going for.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Wood floors, woven baskets, and breezy curtains introduce informal textures to the lush blend.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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City News Service, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
The informal dining scene, which also included including short ribs, beef tenderloin, and chicken in a mushroom cream sauce, was exactly the vibe Rivers was going for.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Wood floors, woven baskets, and breezy curtains introduce informal textures to the lush blend.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for informal
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These unconventional or niche markets—whether they’re built around specific lifestyles, cultural shifts, unique services, or underserved consumer segments—can offer less competition, more loyal customers, and a sharper opportunity to stand out.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Following the unconventional release of latest album Bully, the artist formerly known as Kanye West has dropped the potential tracklist for his next body of work, WW3.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As dating moves from casual texts to deeper emotional investment, people begin to ask themselves important internal questions, often without realizing it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Because back nine is close to backside, and backside is just far too colloquial.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Russ Scholl, a ski instructor at Breckenridge Ski Resort, has published a 133-square grid of funky colloquial phrases for different types of snow.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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This therapist speaks in a very specific kind of vernacular.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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With Elordi’s star on the rise, that can only be a matter of time, even if the slangy vernacular of the wartime sections will require subtitles.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Informal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/informal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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