NONCASUAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

noncasual

adjective

Definition of noncasual

as in best

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The movie is filmmaker Siân Heder’s follow-up to 2021’s ‘CODA,’ which won three Academy Awards including best picture.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Argo won best picture in 2013, giving Affleck his second Oscar.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of best

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His two sons attended New York public schools, but Spade says their formal observance of the attacks seldom extended beyond a moment of silence.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Sparks alone has converted 38 of his 94 stores, and the network stands at 155 across 27 states — a base large enough to justify a formal national rollout but small enough that new owners can still test economics store by store.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of formal

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Pair with sneakers for a more casual look or sleek heels for a dressy outfit.

— Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026
Style this maxi skirt with a dressy blouse, tights, and tall boots for a cute date night ensemble, or dress it down with a sweater and sneakers for more low-key days.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

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