noncasual

adjective

Definition of noncasualnext
as in best

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  1. best
  2. formal
  3. dressy
Adjective
  • The Oscars’ best picture field now routinely includes two international movies, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s dreamlike meditation on mortality and human connection feels like a sure bet to make the cut.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Paramount Pictures name and script typeface conjures up Oscars’ best picture winners like The Godfather or Forrest Gump or Top Gun.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of best
Adjective
  • That year, after Israeli officials castigated Qatar for allegedly financing Hamas, the Qataris began demanding formal documentation of an arrangement the two governments had agreed was meant to provide relief to citizens of the beleaguered enclave.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • With some formal firefighter training and background checks, volunteers commit to following fire officials’ orders, helping residents evacuate and putting out spot fires, while leaving the ferocious front-line flames to the professionals.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of formal
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  • With its magnetic shroud shoelace cover and dressy patent leather toe, the Air Jordan 16 was conceptualized in 2001 during an unusual period of Jordan’s legacy.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The result is something that looks dressy with minimal effort but feels like your favorite pair of yoga pants.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of dressy
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“Noncasual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncasual. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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