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Recent Examples of casually
In the video, which is credited to Parade, Nick Jonas can be seen hanging outside the awards show by himself, casually sipping on a water bottle.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
Keds Square-Toe Mary Jane Sneakers Keds are classics for a reason—they’re casually polished and super wearable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Her hair continues to tell that fantastical story with Rapunzel-like length, the loosest waves, and casually wispy bangs.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Kwasniewski-Kelvin continued to play casually in London, including a guest appearance on Wu-Lu’s 2022 album Loggerhead.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
In her office, she was casually dressed in jeans and a black cardigan, with a small gold cross around her neck.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Ammirati said video shows the attacker and an accomplice casually walking away after the stabbing.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
On the second day of the new year, the Golden Globe–winning actor (who is casually nominated for two different projects this weekend, btw) arrived at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in a perfect travel look that doesn't involve sweats.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
This high kick is the latest example, casually tickling a world record set by someone who has dedicated his life to kicking the sun out of the sky.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Korin Miller, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
Keds Square-Toe Mary Jane Sneakers Keds are classics for a reason—they’re casually polished and super wearable.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Her hair continues to tell that fantastical story with Rapunzel-like length, the loosest waves, and casually wispy bangs.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
In the meantime, Kwasniewski-Kelvin continued to play casually in London, including a guest appearance on Wu-Lu’s 2022 album Loggerhead.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
In her office, she was casually dressed in jeans and a black cardigan, with a small gold cross around her neck.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Ammirati said video shows the attacker and an accomplice casually walking away after the stabbing.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
On the second day of the new year, the Golden Globe–winning actor (who is casually nominated for two different projects this weekend, btw) arrived at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in a perfect travel look that doesn't involve sweats.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
This high kick is the latest example, casually tickling a world record set by someone who has dedicated his life to kicking the sun out of the sky.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casually
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As flawed generative AI tools continue to be used carelessly, without the necessary follow-up work of checking for hallucinations, experts warn that agencies like NWS could inflict serious damage to their reputation and authority.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
7 Jan. 2026
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Florida has a prohibition on carelessly carrying a gun.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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Knowledge here is passed informally, not written down.—
Parin Moradiya,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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As for the Panthers’ side of things, seeds were planted informally a few years ago.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes, Academy Award-winning actress Sandra Bullock will offhandedly give you career advice.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Nov. 2025
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The tragedy side of things is addressed rather offhandedly — occasionally the movie will remember the boggling grief and betrayal at its center, only to shrug it off again just as quickly.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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In its latest estimate, Foro Penal, an independent NGO that provides pro bono legal services to people detained arbitrarily, said more than 800 political prisoners were still behind bars.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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France had maintained Vinatier was arbitrarily detained and had called for his release.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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An Israeli military official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under military rules, said Israel was not indiscriminately knocking down buildings.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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But instead of cutting through red tape so that officials could use their judgment to get things done, DOGE fired officials indiscriminately, which led only to greater paralysis.—
Philip K. Howard,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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More whimsically, it's known for a friendship between a cheetah and Labrador retriever that had a social media moment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Nov. 2025
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Built in 1891 and whimsically named The Barnacle because of its shape, the house is the oldest home in Miami-Dade County still standing on its original site on the bay.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Political factions are steered by big personalities, and politicians jump promiscuously between parties.—
BEN BLAND,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2024
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In theory, people investing their money may be closely following certain events, but others could just be randomly guessing.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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And then randomly pick people up off the street after that.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Casually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casually. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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