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Recent Examples of causal
The fact that the same software enabled such a range of idiosyncratic styles decisively undermines any claim of a causal relationship between Gehry’s digital tools and his formal vocabulary.
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Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The studies identify a correlation between the thymus and long-term health outcomes—but not a causal effect.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Each step follows a causal logic that can be examined and tested as conditions evolve.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Her daughters, meanwhile, wore causal outfits of their own, with Honor, 17, in an oversized sweater and Haven, 14, in a black bodysuit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
The studies identify a correlation between the thymus and long-term health outcomes—but not a causal effect.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Each step follows a causal logic that can be examined and tested as conditions evolve.
—Frank Diana, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Her daughters, meanwhile, wore causal outfits of their own, with Honor, 17, in an oversized sweater and Haven, 14, in a black bodysuit.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
Adjective
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Tod’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection was curated by creative director Matteo Tamburini, who was appointed to the role in December 2023.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Recent announcements and enforcement patterns suggest US regulators are aware of the challenges and are working hard on constructive answers.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This commitment to social responsibility, however, has also underpinned several related forms of journalism that have similar values, such as civic or public journalism, peace journalism, advocacy journalism, constructive journalism, and more.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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