casual observer
noun
: someone who is not looking carefully
Even a casual observer can tell that the building is in need of repair.
Examples of casual observer in a Sentence
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While the difference in size and brightness may not be easily noticeable to the casual observer, supermoons attract attention due to their slightly more prominent and striking appearance in the night sky.
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The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
However, the difference in size and brightness is subtle and may not be easily noticeable to the casual observer without a direct comparison.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
To the casual observer, the new legal challenge seems like a distraction from a much bigger potential fight with federal regulators, almost a nuisance lawsuit.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks have looked, even to the casual observer, like a hot smokin' mess so far in this 30-13 season.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
In the final reckoning, Indiana could be allowed to the casual observer to have earned itself some measure of credit Friday.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Jan. 2024
Belmont Shore owes its reputation as a great beginner kite spot to a collection of variables that might seem unconnected to a casual observer.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
The level at which the casual observer will start to see water encroach on land is 42 feet when flooding starts at PNC Pavillion.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
To the casual observer, the boisterous group milling around an Overland Park driveway one recent Saturday afternoon could be mistaken for neighbors enjoying a block party or friends gathered at a cookout.
—Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024
However, the difference in size and brightness is subtle and may not be easily noticeable to the casual observer without a direct comparison.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
To the casual observer, the new legal challenge seems like a distraction from a much bigger potential fight with federal regulators, almost a nuisance lawsuit.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks have looked, even to the casual observer, like a hot smokin' mess so far in this 30-13 season.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2024
In the final reckoning, Indiana could be allowed to the casual observer to have earned itself some measure of credit Friday.
—Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Jan. 2024
Belmont Shore owes its reputation as a great beginner kite spot to a collection of variables that might seem unconnected to a casual observer.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2024
The level at which the casual observer will start to see water encroach on land is 42 feet when flooding starts at PNC Pavillion.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
To the casual observer, the boisterous group milling around an Overland Park driveway one recent Saturday afternoon could be mistaken for neighbors enjoying a block party or friends gathered at a cookout.
—Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Casual observer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casual%20observer. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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