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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
Yet that dichotomy — between his breezy, happy-go-lucky self and the tsunamis of panic that threaten to overwhelm and sabotage his life — is exactly what many people experience when contending with anxiety: living with an ever-present threat that lurks below the surface.
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Gloria L. Huang, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Toy Story saw a happy-go-lucky cowboy figurine named Woody (Tom Hanks) have his world shaken when his owner Andy (John Morris) received a cool, brand new action figure by the name of Buzz Lightyear.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
The foil to Sonic’s childlike, happy-go-lucky character, Shadow is dark, brooding and up to no good.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Even the happy-go-lucky Joel has demons of doubt and past trauma.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gloria L. Huang, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Toy Story saw a happy-go-lucky cowboy figurine named Woody (Tom Hanks) have his world shaken when his owner Andy (John Morris) received a cool, brand new action figure by the name of Buzz Lightyear.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
The foil to Sonic’s childlike, happy-go-lucky character, Shadow is dark, brooding and up to no good.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Even the happy-go-lucky Joel has demons of doubt and past trauma.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
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This ensures frequent call performance remains unaffected while reducing storage costs.—
Gaurav Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Despite the attack, train movements and schedules remain unaffected.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The nonchalant nature of the talking stage can also shield individuals from rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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In addition to cutting down on banter, Blige struck a mellower, less aggressive tone than at several prior local appearances — a stunning 2004 gig at Arie Crown Theater and memorable co-headlining 2016 date with Maxwell at United Center included.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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And the truth is that Manson had a singing voice of knowing mellow command.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Symbolized by the ram, Aries is a fire sign, known for its strong persona. Courageous, strong-willed and carefree − those born under Aries are often seen as natural leaders.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most days, these cattle live out docile, carefree lives on the ranch, grazing on tall grass.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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The brand’s versatility extends beyond extreme conditions, offering skiers many of its jackets for casual skiing, hiking, or everyday urban wear.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Transaction gaming dropped 6%, while casual and free-to-play gaming grew 16%.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This trending sound on TikTok has been used for lighthearted and nostalgic videos as well as clips emphasizing their feelings of distress or sadness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In true comedian fashion, Morgan also included a lighthearted joke about his willingness to go through it again if that meant his squad would take home another win.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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With only 10 ingredients, this lathering wash stands out for its fragrance-free status—a rarity among Dove’s famously easygoing lineup.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Mar. 2025
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The appeal makes sense: The color is easygoing and relaxing, and slipcovers can easily be bleached if (really, when) stains occur.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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What is even more worrying is that President Donald Trump seems either unaware or unconcerned that Putin’s plan is to weaken the United States too.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
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Despite the potential that its title hints at, Brave New World is unconcerned with plumbing any of its latent politics, let alone exploring any fresh ground.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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