casual observer
noun
: someone who is not looking carefully
Even a casual observer can tell that the building is in need of repair.
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To a casual observer, the difference between o1 and o1-pro might not be immediately apparent, yet the performance gap in business tasks can be substantial.
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Andrew Filev, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An average dE of below 2 indicates color accurate enough that a casual observer may be unable to distinguish any variation between the color on screen and the intended (source) color.
—PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
So De Bruyne’s influence was evident, especially to a casual observer.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Retail and other jobs that look entry level to the casual observer still need customer service acumen or physical stamina.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Filev, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
An average dE of below 2 indicates color accurate enough that a casual observer may be unable to distinguish any variation between the color on screen and the intended (source) color.
—PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2025
So De Bruyne’s influence was evident, especially to a casual observer.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Retail and other jobs that look entry level to the casual observer still need customer service acumen or physical stamina.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for casual observer
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“Casual observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casual%20observer. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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