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
Check out Este Pizza, a local favorite known for New York-style pizza by the slice and laid-back vibes.
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AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
At refined but laid-back Mérito, in the colorful Barranco neighborhood towering over the Pacific, Venezuelan chef Juan Luis Martínez serves dishes like elegant crab-coconut tartlets and raw scallop crudos flavored by Peru’s iconic ají amarillo chile, on an ever-changing seasonal menu.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.
—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
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AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
At refined but laid-back Mérito, in the colorful Barranco neighborhood towering over the Pacific, Venezuelan chef Juan Luis Martínez serves dishes like elegant crab-coconut tartlets and raw scallop crudos flavored by Peru’s iconic ají amarillo chile, on an ever-changing seasonal menu.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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Very family friendly, one of the Montage signatures is Daly’s Rec and Pub, a casual bar eatery with kid friendly menus like brick oven pizza and specialty sodas, plus vintage arcade games and a full-sized multi-lane bowling alley.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Simultaneously elegant and casual, the resort feels like a hidden gem in Myrtle Beach.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
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The track’s mellow, cha-cha vibe subtly underscores the give-and-take inherent in that interplay, while Flack’s ethereal yet measured vocals indelibly outline the simple little moments that can relight Cupid’s flame.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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As a public defender, life never was really mellow.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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More than $50 million in federal funds that Alabama received for this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was unaffected by Trump's executive order because the funds came from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, al.com reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since the law went into effect last month, TikTok — which claims 170 million U.S. users — has remained largely unaffected on American phones that had already downloaded the app.—
Sapna Maheshwari,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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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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The then–relatively unknown Hackman played Buck Barrow, the easygoing older brother to Warren Beatty’s bank robber Clyde.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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For years, consumers outside Spain dismissed Cava as an easygoing, mass-market sparkling wine rather than a serious, age-worthy alternative to Champagne.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its core concepts were rooted in intuition and informal arguments, rather than precise, formal definitions.—
Solomon Adams,
WIRED,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Both are made from a water- and rip-resistant material that’s flexible.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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This test involves inserting a long, flexible tube called an endoscope down your throat to see your esophagus and stomach.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Decisions made on who to sign or not sign will impact every team’s strategy ahead of the April 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis. Throughout March and April, colleges will host pro days, an opportunity for prospects to showcase their skills in a familiar setting.—
RJ Kraft,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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With such an innovative and winning way through such familiar fare for her final full-length recording, Flack truly set us up to miss her all the more.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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