formalistic

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Adjective
  • The baseless accusations of a global network of elites involved in controlling global institutions, including governments, businesses, and the media, as well as operating a child trafficking and ritual abuse, were central to the QAnon movement’s narrative.
    Art Jipson, The Conversation, 19 July 2025
  • Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • These included the manufacturing of refined tools, decorative adornments and jewelry, as well as participating in elaborate ritualistic burials.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
  • Maria cites Brazilian performance artist Lydia Clark as an influence as well Felix Gonzalez Torres, the ritualistic healing traditions of Maria’s Cuban Yoriba tradition, and Yoko Ono’s sonic explorations.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Risks Of Getting A Coffee Enema The systematic review actually found quite the opposite: nine case reports of adverse events occurring from use of coffee enemas.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • In a systematic review of studies, researchers found that active children are more likely to report feelings of well-being.
    Henry Abbott, The Atlantic, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The move also solidifies Synopsys’s competitive position against competitors like Cadence and Siemens EDA. Integration Strategy And Customer Engagement Synopsys has outlined a methodical integration roadmap, aiming to preserve customer experience while also delivering better value.
    Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Despite a well organized, methodical search and the assistance of psychics, Pogue’s body is still hidden.
    Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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