CAUSAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

causal

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Definition of causal

as in creative

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Recent Examples of causal Funded by the National Science Foundation, our multidisciplinary team blended our expertise in causal inference, sustainability and cybersecurity, to work on the tangled question of what people do with their consumer electronics when they’re done using them. — Eric Williams, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Stakeholders, decisions, outcomes, timelines, risks and causal relationships could be encoded in structured formats that AI systems understand immediately. — Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026 The technical term is causal forecasting. — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 The cruise, which has a causal attire dress code, features a full bar with cocktails, wine and beer available for purchase. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for causal

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When generative AI products like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion began threatening the creative software category in late 2022, Adobe converted the shift into a visible governance event within six months.

— Kerry Huang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Eastern Shore Art Center Fairhope’s creative spirit is on full display at the Eastern Shore Art Center, where rotating exhibitions showcase regional artists alongside workshops, lectures, and community events.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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Guggenheim upgrades Digital Realty to buy from neutral Guggenheim said the setup is constructive.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Zhao and Dunn’s positive emotion strategy fits best into self-management, which is your ability to regulate your emotions and act on them in a way that will lead to constructive outcomes.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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