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as in informal
not designed to be worn only on special occasions
a restaurant where people in casual clothes are always welcome
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as in accidental
happening by chance
a casual meeting with the next-door neighbors on a beach in Hawaii
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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
only a casual examination of the bicycle before buying it
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a casual attendance at their son's hockey games
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Recent Examples of casual
Snag a pair of cushioned heels to get you through a busy wedding season, casual slides to wear with jeans, or a go-to pair of sneakers for everyday wear while prices start at just $25.
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Lola Rose showcases an eclectic mix of vintage and custom furnishings, including cozy booths, plush sofas and mid-century modern chairs, ideal for happy hour, social gatherings or casual dinners.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Even far more casual runners, cyclists, and gym-goers—anyone who’s active—can underfuel too, McConville says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Lola Rose showcases an eclectic mix of vintage and custom furnishings, including cozy booths, plush sofas and mid-century modern chairs, ideal for happy hour, social gatherings or casual dinners.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Even far more casual runners, cyclists, and gym-goers—anyone who’s active—can underfuel too, McConville says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casual
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This could range from formal presentations to informal conversations, emails or even social media within the company, depending on your audience and the nature of your message.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Often suggested for informal work socials or networking events, smart casual style revolves around building an outfit that’s relaxed yet still professional.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The review found that many of the deaths reported to VAERS claiming to be linked to the MMR included children who has serious underlying medical conditions or had deaths that were unrelated to the vaccine, including accidental deaths.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Lyonne plays an accidental case-of-the-week murder solver with the uncanny ability to know when people are lying — no earth-bending required.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hinged on nonchalant tailoring with whiffs of countryside chic, the fall 2025 collection codesigned by the husband-and-wife duo debuts Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Peoples Gas has been onsite multiple times over the winter and identified the boiler exhaust flue as a potential source of the sporadic smell, district officials said.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Local media did sporadic stories about the local flooding, but there were endless reports about Western NC, including from national news outlets.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Their true strength lies in their ability to seamlessly blend into everyday life, always exuding a magnetic presence that remains irresistibly unpredictable.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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What happens when compliance reaches 0%? Aside from the ramifications on democracy itself, every American will feel the pain in their pocketbooks and everyday lives.—
David Cuillier,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Even their occasional technical difficulties resolved into exhilarating feedback storms.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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Winds will increase during the afternoon hours, with occasional gusts to around 15 to 20 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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Symptoms can include a sudden, severe headache, vomiting, neck stiffness and numbness or weakness on one side of the body or the face.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Among them was a trade group representing major foreign automakers like BMW, Honda, and Toyota—Autos Drive America—which agreed with Tesla that the USTR should slow Trump down and require considerations about long-term impacts of sudden actions to address unfair trade.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Roughly 164 were returned to non-pay intermittent status, while the rest were returned to paid administrative leave.—
Ashley Murray,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 season opener in Australia was an intense race for all F1 teams considering the intermittent rainfall that led them to shift tire strategies according to the varying conditions.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Casual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casual. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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