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as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing
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as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping
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Recent Examples of easygoing
This easygoing aesthetic introduces itself in the living room, which doubles as the home’s entry since there’s no formal foyer.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In the relatively calm, turquoise seas of the Ionian Sea, flotilla yacht charters are great for family and friends seeking easygoing sailing between islands, including Corfu, Lefkas, and Paxos.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
King's comparatively easygoing approach, forged by Christian virtues, rubbed some Black leaders the wrong way.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Curaçao With colorful Dutch architecture, multicultural charm, and an easygoing pace of life, Curaçao attracts sun-seekers from around the world.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In the relatively calm, turquoise seas of the Ionian Sea, flotilla yacht charters are great for family and friends seeking easygoing sailing between islands, including Corfu, Lefkas, and Paxos.
—Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
King's comparatively easygoing approach, forged by Christian virtues, rubbed some Black leaders the wrong way.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easygoing
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The assault is alleged to have taken place in June at 2 Sisters 4 Brothers Restaurant and Lounge, a casual eatery and dance venue in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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With the casual straight leg and cropped legs, Oprah’s pair is so spring-coded.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Summer can be one of the best times to adopt a dog, thanks to the warm weather, later sunsets, and relaxed vibe that ease pets and humans into training and bonding.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Inspired by Spain’s vibrant tapas scene, Bulla’s brunch is all about shareable bites, bold flavors and a relaxed, celebratory atmosphere — perfect for honoring Mom.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The ragtag group joins together under the watchful eye of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a morally flexible private-sector spook who has been named the head of the CIA in the new film.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hyers comes across as perhaps the most mild-mannered, mellow coach who’s ever put on a uniform.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Heat and Grizzlies gave the people nonchalant regular-season basketball, and got thrown out the club as a result.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But despite his nonchalant vibe, Poulter is completely locked in, never distracted by the frequent comings and goings around us.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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These open-branching shrubs make an informal hedge that requires little pruning.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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In an informal presentation Monday to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Evjen and his consultants said the project would cluster the condos and parking to provide acreage for a wide conservation easement around the pond.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
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While much comedy comes from watching the affable Edwin being pulled into her schemes, there is also a lot of joy in seeing a mature couple who simply adore one another.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Starting with their debut, these were musicians unafraid to revel in rubbery grooves, guitar and keyboard solos that threatened to never end, and the type of affable, malleable singing that’s characterized the form for decades.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easygoing. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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