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
Their wide, almost carefree drape looks put-together when the right shoe enters the scene and sharpens the story.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Crossvine is a rugged, adaptable, carefree Southern native.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
While the figure skater has become known for her carefree and joyful persona, she has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, which has brought some unwelcome attention.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
And while there was something magical about each of these journeys—because road trips are inherently spontaneous, whimsical, and (well) carefree—one really stood out.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Crossvine is a rugged, adaptable, carefree Southern native.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
While the figure skater has become known for her carefree and joyful persona, she has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, which has brought some unwelcome attention.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
And while there was something magical about each of these journeys—because road trips are inherently spontaneous, whimsical, and (well) carefree—one really stood out.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for carefree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Margot Robbie’s understanding of the assignment is evident, her fringe frame coupled with a low and loosely bound ponytail (another hallmark of the nonchalant set).—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The lighthearted response resonated with fans who had been concerned about the severity of the injury.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Carr kicked off the evening with a lighthearted monologue written by a sophisticated combination of Grok and Carr’s eight-year-old nephew, to whom TPUSA has granted unlimited access to colored pencils.—
Charlotte Y. Levy,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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That decision alone saved the family a full day of transit and set the tone for a relaxed, seamless experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The shoes have a slim silhouette that’s easy to pair with everything from relaxed denim to airy skirts.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Coach Cori Close seemed unconcerned with the slight.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Wall Street appears unconcerned about the government's blacklisting of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, which started partnering with Palantir on defense work in late 2024.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beyoncé's butterscotch blonde boasts the insouciant, melty finish that defines the old money approach and provides a natural extension of her natural brunette.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Even now, almost two decades after his death, the French couturier remains a household name, synonymous with effortless style and an insouciant sexiness that few can hope to capture in quite the same way.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2026
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But even casual high school boys basketball fans in the western suburbs recognize the Wolves as a force to be reckoned with by going toe-to-toe against top programs in the state under the direction of Velasquez, who is stepping down for some very good personal reasons.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Her makeup was similarly casual, with a natural, glowy finish and peach lips.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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