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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
The slouchy silhouette gives the piece a slightly more casual look compared to the brand’s other cashmere sweaters, so it can be worn daily for lounging, morning walks, and running errands.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
There is a casual, mid-century element to their pieces that work well in a variety of spaces.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Every week around the country when the time of year is right, car shows beckon casual fans and gearheads, lifted Broncos and Wranglers hit the trails and convertibles welcome the sun and the wind.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
For such a casual affair, Gomez’s shoulder-length bob was far less stylized, falling in natural unfussy waves.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
There is a casual, mid-century element to their pieces that work well in a variety of spaces.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Every week around the country when the time of year is right, car shows beckon casual fans and gearheads, lifted Broncos and Wranglers hit the trails and convertibles welcome the sun and the wind.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
For such a casual affair, Gomez’s shoulder-length bob was far less stylized, falling in natural unfussy waves.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casual
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In office requirements, formal or informal have been on the rise in corporate America the last few years, such as Amazon and Microsoft.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Their engagement is centered on informal, social formats that blend sport and entertainment, the study found.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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On sale for $14, this hanging toiletry bag is big enough to hold all of your skincare, haircare, and makeup essentials while protecting your clothes from accidental spills.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The three victims' deaths were ruled accidental, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the record reads more like an attempt at appearing nonchalant towards the negative noise, while simultaneously only focusing on it, sandwiched between a few peppy love songs.—
Bianca Davino,
Refinery29,
7 Oct. 2025
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The designer might give off a rock star vibe with her nonchalant image, but deep inside, craftsmanship is near and dear to her heart, like the thousands of vinyl records she’s collected throughout her career.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s April health report was the first extensive report on his health since 2018, though there were sporadic updates in the past few years.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Through his phone, Ron holds a portal into the unknown; a void filled with sporadic echoes and ostensible connections.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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The innovation is part of a growing effort to merge menstrual care with wearable health technology, turning everyday products into tools for early disease detection and better reproductive health monitoring.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Keep everyday items out of sight with cabinets, drawers, and more—all on sale now.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Besides the occasional random spider that scuttles indoors, some spiders can live in out-of-the-way spots in your home, such as along ceilings or in basements and behind clutter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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And yes, there were occasional hijinks spurred by youthful boredom and restlessness.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in conditions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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That Stevenson had proposed a new method of producing intermittent light in lighthouses.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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But in Pakistan’s Kurram area, intermittent gunfire continued, according to local officials and residents.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Casual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casual. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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