CAUSAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

causal

adjective

Definition of causal

as in creative

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Recent Examples of causal FinOps shifts from the cost of resources to causal cost attribution. — Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Evidence of seat belt nonuse may not, by itself, establish a causal connection to the injuries claimed. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Botryosphaeria canker and dieback are attributed to several causal agents in the Botryosphaeriaceae family. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 The causal story is still contested, and honesty requires saying so. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for causal

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Erin Kleinberg, founder of body and fragrance brand Sidia and co-founder of creative agency Métier, built her brand with that discipline in mind.

— Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
In addition to traditional advertising and marketing, out-of-the-box creative strategies and unconventional endeavors are at the core of his mission to get that word out that the once-wayward brand is back.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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Adjective

That’s not constructive, but our tariffs are necessary to protect our workers, protect our companies and our communities.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Besides raising concerns, experts also pointed to the constructive role of hedge fund in the Treasury market.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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