noncasual

adjective

Definition of noncasualnext
as in best

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  1. best
  2. formal
  3. dressy
Adjective
  • Turkish filmmaker Yeşim Ustaoğlu, whose Pandora’s Box (2008) won the Golden Shell, with lead Tsilla Chelton taking best actress, will present her latest, What Remains, at San Sebastian this year.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
  • Ten of the 21 filmmakers who have won best director more than once had their films also win best picture.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of best
Adjective
  • The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lenders, too, can adjust their rate offers upward as a formal rate hike grows in likelihood.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of formal
Adjective
  • Denim cutoffs can look dressy, but Markle’s cropped slacks are even more effortless, but come across much more put-together.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polka dots are a fail-safe print to keep in your back pocket for any dressy occasion.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressy
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