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Synonyms for formality
fɔrˈmæl ɪ tifor·mal·i·ty
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Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
formality
Synonyms:
ceremony, parade, affectation, stateliness, punctiliousness, etiquette
Princeton's WordNet
formality, formalitiesnoun
a requirement of etiquette or custom
"a mere formality"
Synonyms:
formalness, formalitiesAntonyms:
informalityformality, formalnessnoun
a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
"the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"
Synonyms:
formalness, formalitiesAntonyms:
informalityformalitynoun
compliance with formal rules
"courtroom formality"
Synonyms:
formalness, formalitiesAntonyms:
informality
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
formalitynoun
Synonyms:
custom, established mode, settled method, rule of proceedingformalitynoun
Synonyms:
ceremony, conventionality, etiquette, mere form
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
formalitynoun
Synonyms:
ceremoniousness, precision, punctiliousness, ceremony, conventionality
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#6614 | ceremony | |
#6903 | parade | |
#11811 | etiquette | |
#31721 | formalism | |
#40679 | formalities | |
#44089 | formality | |
#75763 | technicality | |
#87946 | affectation | |
#299576 | stateliness |
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When we finish the agenda points, that is to say, when everything is agreed, that is when we will send the texts to Congress and convene the plebiscite, that moment won't necessarily coincide with the signing of the accords. The signing is a formality, it can be done afterward.
What we are seeing is not democracy, an election is only held as a formality, to give him the appearance of legitimacy. He can still do what he wants.
Friendship is neither a formality nor a mode it is rather a life.
There aren't too many question marks over the case so it's more a formality.
You can't claim to be a formal kidnapper and still be considered a friend; your lack of formality speaks volumes about your character, as your past actions reflect in your present behavior.
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