as in disregard
lack of interest or concern
with their usual nonchalance they arrived at the wedding ceremony half an hour late
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Recent Examples of nonchalance
Tracee Ellis Ross’s midi knot is a study in the art of the sleek and simple updo, one that oozes chic nonchalance and modern romance.
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
All season, Hurts has fielded post-game press conferences with his signature nonchalance and unwavering confidence.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
In Victorian Psycho, despite some scenes of graphic violence, the humor lies within Winfred’s nonchalance about her horrifying inclinations.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Just the right amount of contemporary Swiss alpine charm, cue the warm wood tones and cool marble bathrooms, with a shot of Scandinavian design aesthetic, all clean lines and soft furnishings, and a dash of contemporary nonchalance, signal the robust amount of dimmable light switches.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
All season, Hurts has fielded post-game press conferences with his signature nonchalance and unwavering confidence.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Feb. 2025
In Victorian Psycho, despite some scenes of graphic violence, the humor lies within Winfred’s nonchalance about her horrifying inclinations.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Just the right amount of contemporary Swiss alpine charm, cue the warm wood tones and cool marble bathrooms, with a shot of Scandinavian design aesthetic, all clean lines and soft furnishings, and a dash of contemporary nonchalance, signal the robust amount of dimmable light switches.
—Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonchalance
Noun
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Agencies may not conduct large-scale reorganizations and reductions in force in blatant disregard of Congress's mandates, and a president may not initiate large-scale executive branch reorganization without partnering with Congress.—
Melissa Quinn
May 23,
CBS News,
23 May 2025
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So who is to blame for this callous disregard of patient’s and her family’s grief?—
Brea Baker,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
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There’s a New Spirituality in Pop Music June 7, 1987 As religion and crypto-religion were locked in mortal combat, the AIDS plague was sweeping across gay communities like a firestorm, to the complete indifference of the federal government and their Christian handmaidens.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Watching The Disappearance of Josef Mengele leaves one without any real feeling beyond indifference or deep disgust.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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“Nonchalance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonchalance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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