Sentence examples for is formal in from inspiring English sources

The atmosphere is formal in the dark, salonlike interior.

"It is formal in the sense that it is a straightforward presentation," Joel said.

This installment in Salter's lifework is formal in manner, modern in matter (sonograms and satellite hookups appear).

The concept of life is formal in the sense that it is not specific to a certain substance or substrate.

He is formal in the sense of being highly conscious of musical patterns, but his patterns are roomy and irregular, playing shape off against shapelessness with expert improvisation.

Kaatje's Garden, as this area is known, is formal in layout, yet is really a satire on the formal garden, with its absurd yew and box topiary in the centre.

Relations are formal in a lycée.

She was formal in her dealings with people.

The shoes were formal in suede with leather soles, but had a sense of casual luxury.

These leadership positions within the Teaching Track are formal in nature.

These error estimates are formal in case of AIUB and of empirical nature in case of ASU and IfG.