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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
he is completely happy-go-lucky on fishing trips—if he catches something, fine; if he doesn't, that's fine, too
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
went on her happy-go-lucky way, totally unaware that she was strewing litter behind her
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Recent Examples of happy-go-lucky
Comments Whoopi Goldberg is blasting Joe Rogan’s recent claims that Donald Trump’s decade-old visit to The View was a blissful, happy-go-lucky experience for everyone involved.
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EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Coppola coaxed Fred Astaire out of retirement to play a happy-go-lucky Irishman who buries a pot of gold in a valley near Fort Knox under the conviction that his stash will multiply in the verdant soil.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Emily in Paris Escape the mess of your real-life breakup and adult responsibilities by following Emily Cooper, a free-spirited, happy-go-lucky American who moves to Paris for her dream job.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
The story revolves around a veteran sprinter (Ha Seok-jin), who is getting one last opportunity to re-kindle the love of his life, and a happy-go-lucky high schooler (Lee Sin-young) who pulls out all the stops to win over the love of Ji Eun (Dahyun).
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Coppola coaxed Fred Astaire out of retirement to play a happy-go-lucky Irishman who buries a pot of gold in a valley near Fort Knox under the conviction that his stash will multiply in the verdant soil.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Emily in Paris Escape the mess of your real-life breakup and adult responsibilities by following Emily Cooper, a free-spirited, happy-go-lucky American who moves to Paris for her dream job.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
The story revolves around a veteran sprinter (Ha Seok-jin), who is getting one last opportunity to re-kindle the love of his life, and a happy-go-lucky high schooler (Lee Sin-young) who pulls out all the stops to win over the love of Ji Eun (Dahyun).
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
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Network connectivity to Meta's frontend web servers remains unaffected.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the order, Canadians can still access TikTok, as the app itself remains unaffected by the directive.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chilling video showed a Mississippi teen murder suspect's nonchalant attitude after allegedly shooting and killing her mother, with the girl seen texting following the act.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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The moment was so nonchalant that Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even notice what had happened from the bench.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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The sand is beautiful, and the beach is great, nice and mellow.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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More advanced skiers can head for the fun, mellow glades off the black-diamond Dark Side of the Moon, from the top.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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In August 2021, a post was made on Reddit with the same caption, plastered over a photo of Drake looking carefree and elated.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Carefree Crepe Wrap Blazer The carefree crepe wrap blazer is tailored for a perfect fit, while a wrap front and tie belt closure help accentuate and flatter the waist.Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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And where better to start than at a casual event filled with diverse people in a relaxed setting?Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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These low-heeled platform ankle boots start at $40 and are just the thing for casual sightseeing days followed by dancing the night away.Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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The film’s lighthearted portrayal of someone struggling yet dedicated to safeguarding his life was recognized at global festivals, including the Tokyo International Short Film Festival and the Bridge Fest held in Vancouver.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to resources like those from , good icebreaker questions are often lighthearted, imaginative, and invite unique responses.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Take 25% off almost all of Rag & Bone’s chic, easygoing wardrobe essentials at the brand’s sitewide Cyber Monday happening.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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The 87 Best Cyber Monday Comfortable Shoe Deals — Score Up to 75% Off Hoka, Ugg, Vionic, Nike, and More Dr. Scholl's Women's Time Off Sneaker Travelers seeking easygoing style and supportive comfort will love Dr. Scholl’s Time Off Sneaker — the brand was founded by a podiatrist, after all.Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 2 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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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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