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
That carefree versatility mirrors Tecca’s creative process — especially these days.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 12 May 2025
In the now-viral clip, Jeff struts through their office wearing a beauty sheet mask, pops balloons with carefree flair, walks around wielding a mini mic and, most memorably, sits shirtless while receiving a vaccine.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 May 2025
So while The Clayton might be tough to find at first, the rest of your tenure will be as effortless and carefree as lingering cigar smoke dissipating in the air.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
This best-selling midi dress from Madewell is fitted with billowing balloon sleeves that evoke the breezy, carefree nature of the season, while the cool black and white dotted print is a bold choice that breaks up the not-so-groundbreaking florals of the season.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 12 May 2025
In the now-viral clip, Jeff struts through their office wearing a beauty sheet mask, pops balloons with carefree flair, walks around wielding a mini mic and, most memorably, sits shirtless while receiving a vaccine.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 May 2025
So while The Clayton might be tough to find at first, the rest of your tenure will be as effortless and carefree as lingering cigar smoke dissipating in the air.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
This best-selling midi dress from Madewell is fitted with billowing balloon sleeves that evoke the breezy, carefree nature of the season, while the cool black and white dotted print is a bold choice that breaks up the not-so-groundbreaking florals of the season.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Michelle told Poehler, 53, during their lighthearted conversation.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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This lighthearted take on a serious subject also features some funny performances from a host of supporting actors, including Kang Hyoung-suk (Love In Contract) as Ui-joon’s best friend and Bae Hae-sun (Crash Course In Romance) as the doctor’s devoted nurse.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Downstairs, a games room is set up to shoot pool or hunker down with Texas Hold’em, and a bunk room for guests means hosting and entertaining is always relaxed and easy.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This combination of factors with the relaxed atmosphere in the cellars provided ideal conditions to produce excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Trump also appears unconcerned with limits placed by his predecessors on what countries can receive from the U.S.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Which means they must be moved to safety immediately, preferably to other facilities not owned or operated by The Dolphin Company — which in my view, has shown itself to be both incapable and unconcerned with caring for marine mammals.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Our expert, Tim Gideon gave it a solid review and called it a strong pick for casual, everyday use.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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While PlayStation and Xbox are huge markets for casual players, PC is where GTA Online has thrived thanks to the large scale modding community.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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But economists warn that Americans would be losing clear benefits if the government was too cavalier about the dollar’s shedding its special status.—
Colby Smith,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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