perfunctorily

Definition of perfunctorilynext

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Recent Examples of perfunctorily That tension is swatted at in the film, but only perfunctorily. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfunctorily
indifferently
Adverb
  • His point was that, much like the sun or rain or death, the laws of nature fell indifferently on everyone, regardless of their wealth or status.
    Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Not the typical tacky amusement park with cigarette-smoking carnies indifferently pulling the levers on rides battered from being hauled from place to place.
    Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Perfunctorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfunctorily. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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