Common and Formal

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Common

Common adjective - Often observed or encountered.
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Formal is an antonym for common.
Nearby Words: commonplace, commonly, commons, commonality, commonness

Formal

Formal adjective - Very dignified in form, tone, or style.
Usage example: the formal language of the coronation ceremony
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Common is an antonym for formal.
Nearby Words: form, formality, formalize, formalise, formative
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  • Never using any formal indicators and just calling a character by their exact name is about as common to show the same thing.
    Source: First-Name Basis
  • In Virginia, very formal state documents are likewise marked according to the common reckoning, and a "Year of the Commonwealth", with 1776 as Year Zero.
    Source: Hit So Hard the Calendar Felt It
  • Everything's Better with Princesses The only thing she has in common with most on this list is the tiara (though she has been known to break out the dress for formal occasions).
    Source: Everything's Better with Princesses
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