: having a relaxed style or character
laid-back music
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Examples of laid-back in a Sentence
a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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The Beato Innovation District emerged as the perfect setting, with its evolving landscape and laid-back, creative spirit that aligns perfectly with the ethos of Tribeca.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
The cropped pullover gives a sleek, sporty feel, while the shorts keep the look laid-back and breezy.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The North Carolina native plays guitar and sings backup in the genre-bending band Wednesday, but his solo music—laid-back, witty, tuneful while noisy—seems designed to trigger déjà vu.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Bryson City on the North Carolina side is close to the park, but more known for being laid-back, drawing outdoorsy travelers who come to see the park and go whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
The cropped pullover gives a sleek, sporty feel, while the shorts keep the look laid-back and breezy.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The North Carolina native plays guitar and sings backup in the genre-bending band Wednesday, but his solo music—laid-back, witty, tuneful while noisy—seems designed to trigger déjà vu.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Bryson City on the North Carolina side is close to the park, but more known for being laid-back, drawing outdoorsy travelers who come to see the park and go whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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