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as in informal
not designed to be worn only on special occasions
a restaurant where people in casual clothes are always welcome
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as in accidental
happening by chance
a casual meeting with the next-door neighbors on a beach in Hawaii
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as in nonchalant
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
only a casual examination of the bicycle before buying it
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as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
a casual attendance at their son's hockey games
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Recent Examples of casual
The service In true Auberge fashion, Bowie House continues to offer service that is low key and casual but still accommodating of all needs.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
The two have both said that their relationship was initially casual.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Those people might be on the street or at the next table or just do things that suggest someone who had taken to the very close-quarter casual vibe that presumably is why someone would want to live here in the first place.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
But smart casual works just fine here — a button-up shirt, with unscuffed and unfussy tennis shoes and nice pants being the way that many guys go.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
The two have both said that their relationship was initially casual.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Those people might be on the street or at the next table or just do things that suggest someone who had taken to the very close-quarter casual vibe that presumably is why someone would want to live here in the first place.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
But smart casual works just fine here — a button-up shirt, with unscuffed and unfussy tennis shoes and nice pants being the way that many guys go.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
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Authorities are also investigating the death of a Malawian man after he was allegedly killed by a mob at an informal settlement in the city of Pietermaritzburg, near Durban.
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It is joined by an adjoining family room and informal dining area.
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Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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While many may have had one as children, the inception of the toy was accidental.
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That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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The only other competitors were the Anglo-French Concorde and the sporadic Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 program.
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Redevelopment in downtown Miami and the accidental discovery of the mysterious Miami Circle in 1998 have ushered in a quarter-century of sporadic but remarkable archaeological revelations.
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Below, shop more Coach Outlet designer bags while many trending summer styles and everyday essentials are majorly marked down.
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Such chemicals, which resist heat, water, oil and grease, are used to produce everyday items, including nonstick pots and pans.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.
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Expanding its use displaces coal in Asia and supports the integration of intermittent renewables by providing flexible backup.
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Research has shown, for example, that intermittent fasting may be as effective as low-calorie diets for weight loss.
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“Casual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casual. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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