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
In its modern era, helmed by the Blackberry Farm leadership team, the Cashiers resort is laid-back and luxurious, offering a family-friendly mix of activities—everything from croquet and tennis to fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The atmosphere at Lost Isle is laid-back, but the style of cooking and effort put into providing a five-star experience are anything but.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
This pair from Nordstrom looks breathable and laid-back yet still has long lines that lengthen the look of your legs.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Mickey 17 is more laid-back, meekly suffering abuse in the name of progress, while Mickey 18 is more rebellious and frankly has some anger issues.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The atmosphere at Lost Isle is laid-back, but the style of cooking and effort put into providing a five-star experience are anything but.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
This pair from Nordstrom looks breathable and laid-back yet still has long lines that lengthen the look of your legs.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Mickey 17 is more laid-back, meekly suffering abuse in the name of progress, while Mickey 18 is more rebellious and frankly has some anger issues.
—Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Meetings become hyper-efficient, emails are brief, and the casual chatter that once filled in the gaps disappears.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Turns out, pro-level mountain running on rugged terrain is quite a bit different than x collegiate trail running on more mellow courses..—
Andy Wacker,
Outside Online,
18 May 2025
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Whether your mom is new to edibles or an experienced user, these treats can offer a relaxing, mellow experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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During the two-and-a-half years when one of the four tubes will be shut to train traffic, the current LIRR and Amtrak schedules — both of which were slightly reduced as of November in anticipation of the shutdown — should, in theory, be unaffected.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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In addition, although students with high SAT scores were largely unaffected by course shutouts, students with low SAT scores experienced more negative effects, particularly a lower likelihood of declaring a STEM major.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Their easygoing personality, however, should not be mistaken for low energy.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Why Try It: If Amrut Fusion is India’s statement whisky, Paul John Brilliance is its easygoing charmer.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Though there was no official vote, an informal vote revealed the teams were split 16-16 on the matter, according to an individual in the room during deliberations.—
Tess DeMeyer,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Employees who join a startup often thrive in fast-moving, informal environments, so when the company begins to scale, there’s often a fear of losing that agility.—
Lyuba Brouillard,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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After all, supportive sneakers for walking through a city, flexible pants for long-haul flights, and versatile pieces that can be worn multiple times throughout a trip are essentials on any packing list.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Despite its grandeur, over the centuries the palace proved to be a flexible structure, capable of accommodating additions, splits, partitions, changes of ownership and use.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Some of this uncertainty is coming from familiar sources, and some from new developments.—
Amanda Tickel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Coined by leading hair stylist and trend forecaster Tom Smith, the new style is the evolution of the familiar Italian bob.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
18 May 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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