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
Breezy Lane Kimono $30 $26 at Amazon An open cover-up is both easy and versatile, and the look somehow skates the line between carefree and old money.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
But this carefree lifestyle also keeps us young at heart and fun to be around.
—Matt Samet, Outside Online, 3 Jan. 2025
Watch the carefree moment between Rihanna and Mariah Carey below.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
But this carefree lifestyle also keeps us young at heart and fun to be around.
—Matt Samet, Outside Online, 3 Jan. 2025
Watch the carefree moment between Rihanna and Mariah Carey below.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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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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Share updates casually, celebrate wins and create space for meaningful but lighthearted conversations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This year's show will be hosted by the Emmy-winning comedian, known for his wit and charm, bringing a lighthearted yet meaningful energy to the proceedings.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Village opened a basement eatery called Sotto in December with refined Italian comfort food and a relaxed climate and decor that the owners hope will attract a younger crowd.—
Peter Breen,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The city’s famous coffee shops offer a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy premium cannabis while soaking in the charming canals and vibrant arts scene.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Kansas officials, for their part, have appeared largely unconcerned about whether that ongoing effort violates the broader border war truce with Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
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The people trusted with interpreting this ambiguous evidence in their small community were mired in conflict, under-resourced and, Sara’s brothers said, unconcerned with offering closure to the family.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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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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Uniform options include business formal, business casual and tactical casual.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to a Vet Explains Pets article by Dr. Jess Kirk, the breeds that are more suited for living with small animals like rabbits include golden retrievers, cavalier king Charles spaniels, pugs, beagles, and poodles, among others.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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So maybe, on some level, Jeff was acting out his cavalier attitude toward his own masculine spirit.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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