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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
Meanwhile, the team of executive chef Paula, César, Bailey, and front-of-house Shuai get the happy-go-lucky music of a quasi-underdog team making good.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
And then those happy-go-lucky souls are dropped off on island and reality hits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
And then those happy-go-lucky souls are dropped off on island and reality hits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for happy-go-lucky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
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But Lacan comes in with a fresh slate, unaffected by the team’s struggles through the early part of the season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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The bottom 20% of earners are largely unaffected by either policy, as they already aren’t taxed on Social Security payments and largely have their tax liability wiped out through other deductions before the senior tax deduction would apply.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Djo skates between falsetto and mellow, talky vocals with moments of funky, emphatic annunciation.—
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airmail.news,
5 July 2025
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Claire Riley, who just graduated from Amundsen, was leading a band from the School of Rock in singing mellow renditions of Avril Lavigne and Melissa Etheridge hits.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Superman’s interpretation of Kara plays like a carefree sorority girl, but there’s probably more to her demeanor than meets the eye.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The fleeting slide guitars in the background coupled with the light drums and layered vocals give of the air of a carefree summer day.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Visitors have their pick of food options, including coastal cuisine, farm-to-table meals, and casual spots with live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Corrie and Shuai Wang, owners of North Charleston’s popular Jackrabbit Filly, opened King BBQ in a casual diner-style space in late 2023.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite the lighthearted framing of the post, many comments conveyed genuine sadness or guilt—often about animals taken on without fully understanding the commitment involved.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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What was initially a lighthearted challenge has become a physically taxing sport, formalized by Major League Eating and extensive media attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton is where upscale meets easygoing.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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After all, there’s something about the region’s unspoiled natural beauty, superlative hospitality, and easygoing pace that instantly prompts shoulders to relax and stress to melt away.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The unconcerned argue that academia is a thriving component of this booming labor market.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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Despite the rut, the Yankees reasonably spent the past week unconcerned over the reigning MVP’s first slump of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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