How to Use happy-go-lucky in a Sentence
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Harry with a woman who was easy and happy-go-lucky?
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Even the happy-go-lucky Joel has demons of doubt and past trauma.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reeves cheered with four happy-go-lucky puppies sitting on him.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2023
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Far too many characters were chipper and happy-go-lucky all the time.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Chesney’s selling the beach bum, happy-go-lucky lifestyle to his fans.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
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After all, not every minute of every day is going to be happy-go-lucky.
—Rebecca Norris, Woman's Day, 4 May 2023
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And then those happy-go-lucky souls are dropped off on island and reality hits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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This is not a happy-go-lucky story, but an old-school fairy tale meant to frighten, confuse and excite.
—Lucas Trevor, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
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The exchange brought a glimpse of the happy-go-lucky teen who loved being in the high school band and shooting the breeze with friends.
—Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
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Siebert was well known for his happy-go-lucky personality.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Viet Vo is endearing as So, a happy-go-lucky but low-ranked wrestler.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
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Staff describe her as a fetch-aholic with a happy-go-lucky personality.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
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During lockdown, his granddaughter – once a happy-go-lucky kid – cried day after day.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
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The happy-go-lucky lady was given a bit of a makeover by the shelter’s groomer, as well as a dental and treated for dry eye.
—The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2023
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But there is more to musical theater than the happy-go-lucky tales from the 1950s.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023
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Nishida, the spunky, happy-go-lucky spark plug from Japan, bounced around leaping into teammates’ arms.
—Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
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Lines blur when the person presented the world isn't always the same happy-go-lucky person behind closed doors.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2024
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The show maintains its happy-go-lucky rom-com vibe, but this season has a more grounded, realistic feel.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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The left winger is usually a relaxed, happy-go-lucky persona around the Leafs dressing room.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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But that high-energy, happy-go-lucky vibe didn't always come naturally to him.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
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Lasso’s happy-go-lucky attitude stole the hearts of TV watchers all over the world — and of his boss.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2023
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Many Duolingo users have noticed the happy-go-lucky bird had become wrinkly and somber in the application’s icon.
—The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
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Plant the color that best defines you, whether that's white for a happy-go-lucky attitude or purple for a sweet disposition.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
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Friends and family remembered Curry as happy-go-lucky, with a winning smile and a great sense of humor.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
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In a cast of hurt people, Derek is the most happy-go-lucky, the least encumbered by demons and insecurity.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the board opts for the happy-go-lucky concert attendee kicking back a beer or two as its foil to scary THC use.
—Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
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The foil to Sonic’s childlike, happy-go-lucky character, Shadow is dark, brooding and up to no good.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Friends and relatives of Joey described him as a polite, happy-go-lucky kid who would strike up a conversation with anyone.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
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Some locals describe him as a happy-go-lucky bloke with an infectious laugh, liked by everyone; others say everyone hated him.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2023
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Playing alongside Clarence Muse, who portrays a tenant farmer, Fetchit was cast as the clichéd buffoon, lazy and happy-go-lucky.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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