How to Use casual in a Sentence

casual

1 of 2 adjective
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  • He's a casual sports fan.
  • The atmosphere at the meeting was quite casual.
  • He made a casual remark about her shoes.
  • For something a bit more casual, head to the Amish barn for hearty breakfast and lunch fare.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Roll the bottoms for a casual take and to show a little ankle.
    — Paula Lee, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2023
  • What made casual pieces like these feel like the proper route?
    — Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Wear it while lounging at home or for a day around town for a casual yet stylish look.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Lauren was dressed in a tan trench coat, Nick wore a blue suit and Corey kept it casual in a blue sweater and jeans.
    — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
  • These socks are made to be worn with casual shoes—sneakers or slip-ons.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
  • But even a casual fan could tell you the Diamondbacks were the stronger team in the early part of the Series.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The looser fit of the top, though kept the outfit from being too feminine and the lace-up boots kept the look casual.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Styling-wise, the rest of the look was kept relatively casual.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2023
  • In the casual pic, Kelsey is sipping from a mug in striped pajamas.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 8 May 2023
  • The Spider-Society is chock full of Easter eggs for the casual fan and the hardcore nerd.
    — Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
  • For casual day hikes and traveling, this is a great choice.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Keep things casual with a basket planter or go all out with porcelain blue and white.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • More casual gamers can watch the action from the safety of a flat-screen or remotely check out a Twitch livestream.
    — Vincent Moleski, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The restaurant and bar in Grand Prairie feels casual, with tabletops made out of pallets and bright-colored art splashed on the walls.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 8 May 2023
  • Plus, the crew neckline, drop shoulder sleeves, and pleated back all add to it’s casual but cute style.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
  • On the ground floor is Guzzle, a more casual setting with riffs on beloved classics.
    — Christina Liao, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2024
  • This casual one was composed of a bright Barbie pink two-piece.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 29 July 2023
  • Von Rumpel’s over-the-top persona feels tired next to the more casual, chilling evil of most of the other Nazi characters.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2023
  • All a casual consumer of news would know about the death of Dexter Reed is that Chicago police shot a black man.
    — Becket Adams, National Review, 14 Apr. 2024
  • The shorter length makes these easy to pair with some slouchy socks for a statement look, or denim shorts if your style is more casual.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
  • His top wasn’t tucked in which adds a casual element to the entire outfit.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Shakira, 46, sported a green, cutout corset top and large shades while Cruise, 60, kept it casual with a white polo.
    — Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • Many online reviewers like to roll over the waistband for a more casual look.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Choose from one of the 16 neutral or bold color options — any shade will invoke a sporty, casual vibe.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2023
  • Bad Bunny also kept it casual in a monochrome navy sweatsuit over a white tee and a pair of light brown suede boots.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2023
  • It's made of a soft cotton blend that'll keep her comfy from the gym, to running errands or even a casual meeting with friends.
    — Cailey Lindberg, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023
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casual

2 of 2 noun
  • The second batch of images ranged from the formal, to the casual, to the intimate.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 30 June 2021
  • Smart casual includes a sport shirt or sweater and slacks for men, and a sweater or blouse and a skirt or pants for women.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2023
  • That was one of the first steps in bringing the magic of sports closer to all fans, from the super casual to the most intense.
    — Nancy Hensley, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The collection consists of six looks worn by Creed throughout the film, from the casual to dressy.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The fathers are both tall, slim, masked, dressed in mid-thirties-dad casual.
    — Danielle Ofri, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Both wore black jeans, Mr. Altman in an army-green shirt and Mr. Nadella in navy casual.
    — Karen Weise, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The fast-casual is owned by Bill and Raeda Houraney and their four college-age kids, who also work at the restaurant.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The next image showed the pair on a golf course, looking preppy casual on the green under blue skies and full sunshine.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
  • About 5,000 part-timers pick up work as casuals, filling in for full-time workers.
    — Rachel Uranga, The Mercury News, 11 May 2017
  • Best of all is the fact they can be worn with business casual fits and with more formal business attire.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Here are more than two dozen of our favorite hors d'oeuvres for all seasons, from the extra fancy to the ultra casual.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Forbes reported that the game mode reached 15 million players within three days, bringing in casuals and the best in the world.
    — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 1 Apr. 2020
  • They are styled like the Corleone family, in plush tracksuits and back-room casual.
    — Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2021
  • There will be two distinct dining areas: one casual, called the Petit Café, and the formal Grand Café.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 July 2023
  • The dress code here is business casual, so arrive looking smart.
    — CNN Travel, 13 June 2017
  • He was built like a wrestler and dressed in business casual: a sky-blue polo shirt, gray slacks and round tortoiseshell glasses.
    — Vanessa Grigoriadis, New York Times, 30 May 2018
  • Pitt's take on summer casual included a slouchy linen suit in a peachy-keen color.
    — Amanda Taylor, PEOPLE.com, 17 July 2022
  • Even Dockers, which helped spawn the concept of business casual, is adding more stretch to its classic chinos.
    — Wsj Noted., WSJ, 7 June 2021
  • So, as Thee Stallion suggests, dress business casual at least twice a week.
    — Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 28 Aug. 2019
  • What to Consider The sneaker sole may read a little casual for some workplaces.
    — Todd Plummer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2023
  • There’s also room to put together new rides that place more emphasis on the casual.
    — Eben Weiss, Outside Online, 2 June 2022
  • Fancy, fast or gas-station casual, these five S.A. restaurants get pork chops right.
    — ExpressNews.com, 1 Oct. 2020
  • The model, 26, kept her attire casual by wearing a white crop top, loose-fit denim shorts, and small gold jewelry.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • The Democrat is decked out in presidential casual: white dress shirt and charcoal gray slacks, no jacket or tie.
    — Randy Diamond, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Mar. 2021
  • For the men: No hairy toes Men might not need to worry about their heel height, but finding the right balance between Cannes casual and business casual is no piece of cake.
    — Alexandra Bruell, WSJ, 6 June 2017
  • There are family and adults-only pools, a vast white sand beach, and plenty of dining options, from fine dining to beach casual.
    — Michele Robson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Business casual can more or less straightforwardly get clipped down to biz cazh.
    — Gretchen McCulloch, The Atlantic, 7 Dec. 2022
  • And her most recent addition to her long list of on-point fashion risks is a hot take on what business casual may look like if WFH continues.
    — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 7 June 2022
  • Fans can watch their favorite traditional sports stars play games, but guys like Jackson and Doncic are but casuals in this field.
    — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 20 Mar. 2020
  • Stomping a casual isn’t going to help Clayster and the Empire defeat Atlanta or Florida.
    — Sean Collins, Dallas News, 22 June 2020

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