Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Perfunctorily photographed by cinematographer Marshall Adams, “Knox Goes Away” may take place in the noir capital that is L.A., but it could just as easily be Anywheresville.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Perfunctorily the reporters wished her luck, whereupon she flashed a wide smile, presented her back, said "Kick me!"

From Time Magazine Archive

Perfunctorily, the stamp of approval was put on the final tax bill�by the House, 220 to 99; by the Senate, 48 to 28.

From Time Magazine Archive

Perfunctorily and apathetically, the 300 delegates in the ornate Boulevard Room of Chicago's Hotel Continental responded.

From Time Magazine Archive

Perfunctorily talking from group to group, conscious now and again of the lagging Clara or Harry, she could nevertheless keep a sly eye on the stranger's equal progress.

From The Coast of Chance by Underwood, Clarence F.