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
There’s a specific emphasis on the pop part — what’s accomplished here is carefree and breezy, interested in accessibility and relatability.
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
But while your schedule may be more carefree, your beauty routine shouldn’t completely go on vacation.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
In a carefree video, the supermodel frolicked on the beach, all smiles in a two-piece swimsuit.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
What started as a carefree girls' trip was nearly fatal for 34-year-old Emily Jansson, a Canadian woman who suffered a massive pulmonary embolism midair during a long-haul flight.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
But while your schedule may be more carefree, your beauty routine shouldn’t completely go on vacation.
—Holly Carter, People.com, 9 June 2025
In a carefree video, the supermodel frolicked on the beach, all smiles in a two-piece swimsuit.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
What started as a carefree girls' trip was nearly fatal for 34-year-old Emily Jansson, a Canadian woman who suffered a massive pulmonary embolism midair during a long-haul flight.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The partnership marks a stylistic evolution for White, who previously channeled classic Americana and nonchalant cool in campaigns for Calvin Klein.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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The reaction online has been swift and affectionate, with some commenters sharing their own stories of pets with unbreakable bonds while others simply poked fun at the lighthearted viral moment.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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With a focus on texture and fine materials, each piece is made in Spain with delicate care and detail, honoring the art of craftsmanship, with a lighthearted feel that is perfect for warm-weather dressing.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Even among Reform voters, more are concerned than unconcerned.—
David Carlin,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Pair it with sneakers, sandals, flats, and more for a casual yet stylish everyday look.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Will some casual fans who used to flip on a game at random drop off?—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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