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Another word for incidentally

Choosing another word for incidentally depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Used to add a further comment or a casually related remark, or to introduce a new subject that one has just thought of.

Usage Example

"by the way, have you heard whether the conference schedule has been finalized?"

Strongest
by the way
Strong
in passing
parenthetically
by the bye

• adverb (Context 2)

In an incidental manner; as a secondary, minor, or unplanned accompaniment to something else.

Usage Example

"The documentary focuses on regional architecture and touches only secondarily on local politics."

Strong
secondarily
by chance
fortuitously
accidentally
tangentially
casually

Opposites of incidentally

The opposite of incidentally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

primarily
chiefly
deliberately
intentionally
on purpose
purposely
See all opposites of incidentally

• Nearby Words

incidence
incident
incidental
incidentally
incidentals
incinerate
incineration

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Incidentally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/incidentally
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