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
In the garden or in a container, this tidy, carefree evergreen forms a mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The palette was grapefruit pinks and dark, leafy greens as refracted through a glass of sparkling water; the presentation was as carefully carefree as her silky blowouts.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025
Think back to that love story where everything felt spontaneous and carefree — this could feel just like that but with a deeper, more romantic flair.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
The predominantly black palette, only occasionally spiced up by pops of color, left room for the explorations of menswear archetypes and wardrobe staples, seen through the brand’s inherent youthful lens to exude a carefree spirit.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The palette was grapefruit pinks and dark, leafy greens as refracted through a glass of sparkling water; the presentation was as carefully carefree as her silky blowouts.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2025
Think back to that love story where everything felt spontaneous and carefree — this could feel just like that but with a deeper, more romantic flair.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
The predominantly black palette, only occasionally spiced up by pops of color, left room for the explorations of menswear archetypes and wardrobe staples, seen through the brand’s inherent youthful lens to exude a carefree spirit.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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Other users weighed in with a more nonchalant mindset.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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His distinctive nonchalant California glam aesthetic has evolved in his properties throughout the West Coast.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Share updates casually, celebrate wins and create space for meaningful but lighthearted conversations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This year's show will be hosted by the Emmy-winning comedian, known for his wit and charm, bringing a lighthearted yet meaningful energy to the proceedings.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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When cruising at more relaxed speeds, the car soaked up the decidedly rough road surfaces extremely well for a car with such petite dimensions.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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As for bags, the Script logo shopper was made in an even lighter, more relaxed shopping bag in an allover calfskin leather, suede or pony skin, while the Flap Bag reinterpreted a classic camera bag in smooth calfskin leather.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Kansas officials, for their part, have appeared largely unconcerned about whether that ongoing effort violates the broader border war truce with Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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The people trusted with interpreting this ambiguous evidence in their small community were mired in conflict, under-resourced and, Sara’s brothers said, unconcerned with offering closure to the family.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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Network executives might complain, and casual viewers may go to bed, but these are not the factors that determine the Oscars’ success — in the here and now, or in the long term.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even far more casual runners, cyclists, and gym-goers—anyone who’s active—can underfuel too, McConville says.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But after this rush of cavalier soldiering and bitter sarcasm comes a sobering moment.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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