as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
passengers on a luxury cruise ship enjoying a carefree vacation carefree college students on spring break
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Recent Examples of carefree
That SoCal vibe is extended to the home’s design which centers around making indoor-outdoor living as carefree as possible.
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The colors and prints were inspired by the excitement of spring—those carefree moments of sunshine, adventure, and making memories with my girls.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Buck, a carefree guy who refuses to grow up, suddenly finds himself in charge when the kids' parents go out of town.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
The endless summer, the music, the community gatherings at the beach or in the streets and the carefree atmosphere all add to the unmatched charisma of the Metropol.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
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Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
The colors and prints were inspired by the excitement of spring—those carefree moments of sunshine, adventure, and making memories with my girls.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 Mar. 2025
Buck, a carefree guy who refuses to grow up, suddenly finds himself in charge when the kids' parents go out of town.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
The endless summer, the music, the community gatherings at the beach or in the streets and the carefree atmosphere all add to the unmatched charisma of the Metropol.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Their dominance was complete and almost nonchalant.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Sure, your cat may look rather nonchalant about it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to the announcement, Season 55’s curriculum will focus on emotional well-being, helping children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, lighthearted, relatable, and engaging stories.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The contest, which dates back to 1960, offers golf pros the opportunity to participate in a lighthearted session shortly before the real competition tees off.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The wooden slats are uniform, but rounded edges help create a more relaxed outdoor atmosphere.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Everyday Ladylike Light-wash barrel jeans from Mother Denim add a relaxed edge to a ladylike sweater set and kitten heels, making the whole look feel cool, not fussy.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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If soccer is the beautiful game and baseball is the thinking-person’s game, bareback riding is the hell-for-leather, damn-the-torpedoes game, and Steiner’s approach, seemingly unconcerned about life or limb, seems to be the secret to his success.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Soon a vehicle picks them up from the tent, driving them through the savanna at sunset, with breathtaking views, as the elephants and their calves roam the area unconcerned.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Retreat Linen Top and matching Mid-rise Shorts, both over 40 percent off, can be styled together for a polished resort outfit or worn separately with basics for casual, everyday wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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As the Sunday evening set’s start time lingered over his head, Junior H traded his casual, pink jersey for an all-white outfit that would contrast his band’s all-black attire.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colossal’s cavalier plans to use captive elephants as surrogates for mammoth calves illustrate an old problem in modern wildlife conservation: indifference towards individual animal suffering.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among some Republicans, there is also an element of trepidation about the political impact of Musk’s cavalier approach.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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