as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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Recent Examples of laid-back
The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.
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Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The sleek satin fabric keeps the look laid-back, while the shimmering florals add a playful and futuristic touch.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Wooden Robot This Charlotte standby is both laid-back and lively, depending on the day of the week.
—Emma Way, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The sleek satin fabric keeps the look laid-back, while the shimmering florals add a playful and futuristic touch.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Wooden Robot This Charlotte standby is both laid-back and lively, depending on the day of the week.
—Emma Way, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for laid-back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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Find casual waffle knit pieces, sleek black sets, and more below—all $50 and below.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Columbia Women’s Ice Maiden II Boots Shopping for casual snow days?—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Reverend Bryant, the minister of a predominantly Black congregation, mellow in private but fiery in the pulpit, unites a community in death as in life.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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For all the brand-new chaos Kitty brings to KISS in the sophomore season of Netflix’s XO, Kitty, things ended in a more mellow way compared to the finale of Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Powell repeatedly has said the Fed is unaffected by political factors.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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Smaller cruise lines that regularly dock in Nice or anchor in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer including Sea Cloud Cruises, Windstar, and Atlas Ocean Voyages remain unaffected.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Boone recalled this week Ichiro’s nonchalant response, which left Danley with more questions than answers.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Kraft struggled with both physical and mental difficulties throughout his life, and his nonchalant attitude toward money often made his life difficult.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Mac Miller has defied hip-hop norms as a successful, independent act whose sound has impressively evolved from easygoing frat-rap to psychedelic hip-hop.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Two big, easygoing undercurrents are shaping 2025’s fashion trends: boho and prep.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2025
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Week In Review: Trump’s Cabinet Picks Is Our Favorite New Reality Show By Katherine Fung Senior Writer 0 For the first time in eight years—almost to the day—The Celebrity Apprentice will make an informal return to American audiences.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Getting the right help to where it’s needed Every study of a large-scale disaster conducted by the Disaster Research Center has revealed some level of emergent, informal helping behavior.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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Institutional players are prioritizing proptech companies that deliver scalability and operational efficiency, particularly in flexible workspaces or alternative housing. 2.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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They are known for being more flexible, providing a player shows a determination to leave.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The sense of disharmony is immediate: a familiar scene of youth and learning is grimly debased into one of peril.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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And after one stop in Baltimore, that tour returns to its familiar home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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