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
The oversized fit evokes a carefree, casual attitude that’s perfect for vacation, and they’re sensibly made with quick-dry fabric, impressive stretch, and two deep side pockets.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
But on Thursday evening, a lighter and more carefree set of stylish men hit the royal residence’s grounds — the Italians — to celebrate Brioni’s 80th anniversary and its exclusive 25-piece capsule collection with Mr Porter.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
This wasn’t the same carefree Cleveland group that’s raced to the Eastern Conference’s best record and is currently on the fast track to the No. 1 seed.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
But on Thursday evening, a lighter and more carefree set of stylish men hit the royal residence’s grounds — the Italians — to celebrate Brioni’s 80th anniversary and its exclusive 25-piece capsule collection with Mr Porter.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
This wasn’t the same carefree Cleveland group that’s raced to the Eastern Conference’s best record and is currently on the fast track to the No. 1 seed.
—Tony Jones, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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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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Two short films take a lighthearted look at the process of getting a passport photo taken: Kier and Krieps are asked to follow all photo regulations, but allowed to keep their sunglasses on.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The lighthearted post comes just a few days after Cardi hopped on Instagram for a more disheartening reason.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Take enough time to have regular and relaxed bowel movements.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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In terms of design, the waterfall look of the nightstands fits into today’s obsession with midcentury modern, and the curved effect makes the room feel that much more soft and relaxed.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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If soccer is the beautiful game and baseball is the thinking-person’s game, bareback riding is the hell-for-leather, damn-the-torpedoes game, and Steiner’s approach, seemingly unconcerned about life or limb, seems to be the secret to his success.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Soon a vehicle picks them up from the tent, driving them through the savanna at sunset, with breathtaking views, as the elephants and their calves roam the area unconcerned.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These gorgeous serving spoons, with a stainless-steel base and bronze finish, are perfect for casual entertaining—and are completely dishwasher safe.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Colossal’s cavalier plans to use captive elephants as surrogates for mammoth calves illustrate an old problem in modern wildlife conservation: indifference towards individual animal suffering.—
Nitin Sekar,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among some Republicans, there is also an element of trepidation about the political impact of Musk’s cavalier approach.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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