as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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Recent Examples of laid-back
The atmosphere is laid-back, with a minimalist but cozy interior - think wooden shelves stacked with bottles, a long communal table, and a warm, unpretentious vibe.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Another Florida secret those of us who live here are clued into is that some of our most beautiful and laid-back beaches are far closer to Georgia than Miami.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
The dishes are fresh and authentic, and the restaurant itself is laid-back and welcoming.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
This fisherman is laid-back and earthy with an effortlessly cool European flair.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Another Florida secret those of us who live here are clued into is that some of our most beautiful and laid-back beaches are far closer to Georgia than Miami.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
The dishes are fresh and authentic, and the restaurant itself is laid-back and welcoming.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
This fisherman is laid-back and earthy with an effortlessly cool European flair.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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Compensatory picks, while typically lower rounds are definitely underrated by the casual fan.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, behind the casual language are very real psychological patterns.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And the truth is that Manson had a singing voice of knowing mellow command.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some want a mind-expanding elixir, others a mellow seltzer.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Students whose tests began no later than 8:36 a.m. with standard timing (2 hours and 24 minutes) would have completed their exams before the 11:00 a.m. cutoff and thus were unaffected.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that critical safety positions were unaffected.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a certain undone sophistication in my work—think bourgeois meets grunge, or couture sensibility with a nonchalant attitude.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Hinged on nonchalant tailoring with whiffs of countryside chic, the fall 2025 collection codesigned by the husband-and-wife duo debuts Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week.—
Martino Carrera,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Farrington Lane Farrington Lane painted the walls of a dining room in Benjamin Moore’s Stratton Blue and chose vintage furnishings to complete this elegant yet easygoing space for entertaining.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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Rendering even the most structured suits in khaki creates a more easygoing feel.—
Tom Stubbs,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Not in a classroom with a lecture but sitting on your couch with your family, eating some popcorn, getting this informal education, and hopefully planting a seed that, hey, Black women do this type of science.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, many women around the world are still struggling to find work, with many holding precarious jobs or forced to hustle in the informal economy just to get by.—
Meera Senthilingam,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Changes in economic conditions, market volatility, or new tax laws demand that individuals and business owners remain flexible and proactive.—
Aleksandar Jakovljevic,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But remember to keep your calendar flexible and don’t be afraid to pivot.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The café’s influence is visible at Cora, where the menu includes both familiar and new items, such as a kinako twice-baked croissant and a miso chocolate dulce de leche cookie.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The point is not to be lifelike or fact-based but familiar and formulaic—in a word, predictable.—
Namwali Serpell,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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