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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
That might be the biggest question of the night for casual fans across the league.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Bieber was photographed yesterday (September 26) exiting Great White in West Hollywood, wearing a casual but considered look.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
Midi-dress and ballet flats Pairing a flowing midi-dress with slim-toe ballet flats creates a feminine and comfortable look that's perfect for the office, dinner with friends, or even a casual outing depending on the dress.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
With both at-home and on-the-go options, Hamburger Helper's breakfast boxes and cups are the perfect option for every morning, from casual to rushed.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Bieber was photographed yesterday (September 26) exiting Great White in West Hollywood, wearing a casual but considered look.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
Midi-dress and ballet flats Pairing a flowing midi-dress with slim-toe ballet flats creates a feminine and comfortable look that's perfect for the office, dinner with friends, or even a casual outing depending on the dress.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025
With both at-home and on-the-go options, Hamburger Helper's breakfast boxes and cups are the perfect option for every morning, from casual to rushed.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casual
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Compared to their forerunners in the tsarist era, with their party congresses held abroad, their executive committees, and their active recruitment in imperial Russia’s universities, Soviet dissidents remained a comparatively small and informal conglomeration of activists.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Of those who stay, more than eighty per cent work in the informal sector—as domestic servants, street hawkers, porters, cleaners.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Her death appears accidental, according to preliminary information from police.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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The name was an accidental misspelling of googol, a term coined by a mathematician’s young son to describe a 1 with 100 zeros after it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The outfit itself might sound easy to replicate but requires a nonchalant attitude and high dose of confidence to pull off, not to mention a fair amount of disposable income.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Sep. 2025
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The nonchalant response stood in stark contrast to the panicked phone calls from neighbors who reported hearing gunshots on their ordinarily quiet street, the Internal Affairs investigative reports show.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Last winter was especially dry, and the monsoon was sporadic across the state this summer with above-normal temperatures.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Flowers nearly cover the plant in spring, followed by sporadic blooms throughout the season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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These muscles also act as synergists, working with your glutes and core to maintain alignment through everyday activities.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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And Democrats should be willing to stand and fight for the basic economic well being of everyday people.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Along the way, expect river views, a majestic fall color palette, and the occasional wildlife spotting.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Even an occasional rodent will appear, probably the single visitor that caused the suspension of the entire operation.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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To judge from the sudden and rapid infiltration of artificial intelligence into every corner of our daily lives, these wishes are coming true.—
Gary Greenberg,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement There have also been intermittent drug shortages that have affected doctors’ ability to quickly treat pregnant people with syphilis, Finley says.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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For a large utility like TVA, the exploration of fusion is part of a long-term strategy to identify reliable, on-demand, and non-emitting power sources that can operate alongside intermittent renewables like solar and wind.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Casual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casual. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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