: having a relaxed style or character
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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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Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
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Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The film’s loose and laid-back structure is accentuated by the contrast provided by the ostensible strictness of its setting: A Christian school for girls.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
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Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The film’s loose and laid-back structure is accentuated by the contrast provided by the ostensible strictness of its setting: A Christian school for girls.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
See all Example Sentences for laid-back
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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