CAUSAL Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

causal

adjective

Definition of causal

as in creative

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Recent Examples of causal Anyone who wants to watch, from the press to advocates to families to just causal observers, must have that unfettered ability. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for causal

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The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
The Fairchilds said Jeffrey, who would be 57 in December, was intelligent, well-read and had a great sense of humor, with a passion for creative writing.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of creative

Adjective

The United States needs to revive its powers of attraction and treat its neighbors with respect to restore and expand a constructive continental partnership.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
The hope for all in the paddock will be for constructive efforts to ensure any similar events are prevented in the future.

— Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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