free spirit

noun

Definition of free spiritnext
as in bohemian
a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs an artistically inclined free spirit who felt alienated and stifled while growing up in a small town

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Recent Examples of free spirit But Nora is a free spirit who enjoys her liberation; of course, problems arise when the three men meet and decide to be more proactive about the situation. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026 This unconventional but sweet design was the perfect reference to Margaret’s free spirit. — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 And then there are her characters, like Mallory Knox, who have this free spirit that feels very western. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 23 Mar. 2026 But plenty praise Liu, too, for her free spirit and genuineness — sometimes with a subtle nod to her father's role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests that landed him in the United States. — ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for free spirit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free spirit
  1. maverick
  2. lone ranger
  3. lone wolf
  4. enfant terrible
Noun
  • This love, combined with egalitarian ideals, has made Hill a bit of a late-blooming maverick.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • His maverick persona and armored storm-chasing vehicle, the Dominator 3 — featured on Jay Leno’s Garage — directly inspired the character of Tyler Owens, played by Glen Powell in the 2024 summer blockbuster Twisters.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 June 2026
Definition of maverick
Noun
  • The desperate situation usually has an alternative, if only the lone ranger would tolerate his own vulnerability and fallibility.
    — Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2021
  • Kaneland pitcher Emilee Erickson, wearing a protective face mask in Friday’s Class 3A state semifinal, was no lone ranger.
    — Rick Armstrong, Aurora Beacon-News, 9 June 2018
Definition of lone ranger
Noun
  • In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Unlike solitary hunters such as leopards or tigers, wolves pursue prey that often outweighs them considerably, which means a lone wolf is, in practical terms, an ineffective one.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of lone wolf
Noun
  • At Balenciaga, where Pierpaolo Piccioli made his debut with bubble silhouettes that reference an iconic dress by the house founder and chez Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink had the last laugh—as an enfant terrible is wont to do.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • At the heart of the documentary are the contrasting journeys of former enfant terrible of UK cuisine Marco Pierre White, and the young team behind rising Italian Japanese fusion restaurant Angelina in London’s hipster Dalston neighborhood.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Definition of enfant terrible

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