unceremoniously

adverb

as in casually

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Recent Examples of unceremoniously Though the idea was that the DCU would be better than the past universe, which unceremoniously fizzled out. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Mike Brown was unceremoniously dismissed as head coach of the Sacramento Kings last season. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026 But he would be fired unceremoniously in 1973 amid a scandal over alleged padding of expense reports for personal use. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Tyland was unceremoniously dumped overboard by one-time ally, Sharako Lohar, when her Bitchfist ship needed to lose some weight. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Babcock, in what is now his third chance after being unceremoniously ousted in Toronto and Columbus, was polite but defiant, excited but vague. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Algeria’s journey in the 1982 tournament was unceremoniously halted because of one of the most infamous incidents in the sport’s history. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 That changed in April 2023 when unknowing construction workers unceremoniously removed a disintegrating Pinky from its eyrie. — Ryan Steven Green, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 The film, budgeted at $5 million according to Page Six, marks Majors’ return to the screen after a domestic violence incident swiftly led to his ouster from Hollywood and he was unceremoniously dropped from multiple major projects just as his profile was hitting a new peak. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unceremoniously
  1. casually
  2. informally
  3. coolly
  4. nonchalantly
Adverb
  • Nimin High-Waisted Trousers This trouser option comes in short lengths and can be worn casually with comfy sneakers for brunch, or dressed up with a blouse for the office.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The actress arrived at the stadium sporting tight curls and a red tracksuit, while Swift opted for an all-black ensemble, with a red jacket–which showed her support for the Kansas City Chiefs–casually draped over her shoulders.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of casually
Adverb
  • Clyne returned to Palace, initially being invited to train with the club informally in September 2020 before he was awarded a contract until the end of January, which was then extended several times.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Gehrig, the New York Yankees player for whom the disease was informally named, brought global awareness to ALS after his diagnosis in the 1930s.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of informally
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  • Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 July 2026
  • The Australian queen of coolly-observing-bohemia is one of my favorite 2026 discoveries.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
Definition of coolly
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  • And then, right as Joe’s already prevalent rage is on the precipice of going nuclear, a CGI giraffe nonchalantly strolls past a third-story window in the background.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Never has a Champions League sealing goal been celebrated so nonchalantly.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Definition of nonchalantly

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