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
Dressed in dark denim and white sneakers, a carefree Sweeney modeled her Adventure mini nappa leather bag, which retails for $3,050, from a balcony.
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Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The lyrics reflect a carefree lifestyle centered around drinking, smoking, and enjoying life with friends—a sharp contrast to the gangsta rap narratives dominating the scene at the time.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
The contemporary brand takes inspiration from city living and offers chic sophistication with its selection of perfectly carefree essentials—trousers, suiting, elevated coats, and of course, a selection of knitwear.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Between shocking personal revelations, examinations of the artist’s innermost fears, and carefree displays of affluence and mic technique, an image of reactionary modern masculinity emerges.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The lyrics reflect a carefree lifestyle centered around drinking, smoking, and enjoying life with friends—a sharp contrast to the gangsta rap narratives dominating the scene at the time.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
The contemporary brand takes inspiration from city living and offers chic sophistication with its selection of perfectly carefree essentials—trousers, suiting, elevated coats, and of course, a selection of knitwear.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Between shocking personal revelations, examinations of the artist’s innermost fears, and carefree displays of affluence and mic technique, an image of reactionary modern masculinity emerges.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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The team of scientists was reportedly nonchalant, too.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The juxtaposition of her nonchalant demeanor and the chaos around her has struck a chord with viewers.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Even without those twists, though, Echoes of Wisdom provides all the old-school 2D Zelda dungeon exploring you could hope for, and the lighthearted storyline to match.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The lighthearted tidbit comes days after Culkin also shared his take on the behind-the-scenes story, as reported by the New York Times.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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But while Silicon Valley leaders advocate for relaxed restrictions on high-skilled immigration to enhance America's global competitiveness, Trump's first term took a contradictory approach.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.Nitin Gupta, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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As for the question about whether Elon Musk — who is Blue Origin’s biggest competitor, with SpaceX — would use his relationship with Trump to hurt Blue Origin or Amazon, Bezos seemed unconcerned.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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That shift is notable ahead of the election and suggests that some fund managers are unconcerned about short-term volatility as votes roll in.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
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Head downstairs to take advantage of their full, seafood-centric menu, or for a more casual experience, make the short walk to Black Sheep for brick-oven pizza served dockside.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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If Thompson were the CEO of a toy company, would the public have been so cavalier about the loss of life?Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Pundits and analysts can afford to be cavalier about it; U.S. policymakers with actual responsibility on their shoulders can't.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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