casual

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In 2005, an NBA dress code asked players to dress "business casual" while representing the sport - an attempt to banish streetwear from the league.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Ashlee Simpson, it was clear, intended to lip sync, which sort of implied to casual observers that she couldn’t sing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Duke was the heavy favorite to win not only Sunday night but the entire tournament, and casual sports bettors tend to pick the favorite.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A Morning Consult survey conducted about two weeks after the Dodgers’ Game 7 victory concluded that 79% of avid MLB fans and 69% of casual fans supported a ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Sargon roared and swatted the guy out of the air with a casual swipe.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda