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Recent Examples of nonformal Since the start of the war in Ukraine, more than 272,000 children in Ukraine have benefitted from learning interventions with supplies provided by UNICEF, and over 400,000 children have engaged in formal or nonformal education. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 The 10-to-15-second video clips are a nonformal way to engage your customers and tell them about your products. Michael Plummer, Forbes, 3 June 2022 And as the number of dining options on ships has expanded, so have nonformal venues beyond the main dining rooms. Hannah Sampson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2019 But even Cunard has nonformal settings where dressed-down can go, including the buffet, casino and pub. Hannah Sampson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Dec. 2019 Tostan’s core is a broad nonformal education program offered to villagers in a number of African countries. Amy Yee, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonformal
Adjective
  • The region’s colloquial exclamation alamak, which is used to convey surprise and dismay, is also included in the list, though its exact origin is uncertain.
    Peter Guo, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Gorsuch used his short opinion on the dry topic of debt collection to declare a more colloquial style.
    Jill Barton, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Often suggested for informal work socials or networking events, smart casual style revolves around building an outfit that’s relaxed yet still professional.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 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
Adjective
  • The new cast for Reacher Season 3 includes Sonya Cassidy as Susan Duffy, who brings a no-nonsense and very blunt East Coast vernacular to the role of DEA Agent Susan Duffy.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Editors’ Picks How a Lady Gaga Impersonator Spends Sundays Out went Latin, replaced with the vernacular — the faithful would worship in their own languages.
    Mary Jo McConahay, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025

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“Nonformal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonformal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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