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
Beckham plays Steve, a carefree, artsy intellectual who marches to the beat of his own drum, literally as a music major.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Now is the time to consider your exit plan — leaving a lot of the furnishings and memories behind.
OK, so NONE of those things were on your carefree summer plan!
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
One storyline sees Samir and Paul Baker trying to relive the carefree days of childhood by supplying alcohol to teenagers.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
For those who want to enjoy a carefree day on the lake, ride with Captain Mark for a Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruise.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Now is the time to consider your exit plan — leaving a lot of the furnishings and memories behind.
OK, so NONE of those things were on your carefree summer plan!
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
One storyline sees Samir and Paul Baker trying to relive the carefree days of childhood by supplying alcohol to teenagers.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
For those who want to enjoy a carefree day on the lake, ride with Captain Mark for a Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruise.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for carefree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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In fact, Hope’s own nonchalant attitude inspired her to share the truth.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The season’s top accessories reflect summer’s playful attitude with capsules and designs that balance nonchalant ease with an energetic and joyful spirit.—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
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The lighthearted video, which was shared to TikTok under @parkersgoldenlife, captured the new mom looking unamused while completely overwhelmed by her excitable litter.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Keep reading for a list of questions to ask your parents—some lighthearted, some profound, all perfect for getting to know them better.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
13 June 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home’s secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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The same hypersonic missiles that deter aggression from other countries may fall into the hands of non-state actors who are unconcerned about retaliation.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Although an aside and the subject for another day, 1980s Democrats also were oddly unconcerned about the expanding, freedom-crushing Soviet Empire.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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For casual poolside wear, the Swingy Tie-back Beach Dress is a top-notch pick at $41, while the Gathered Popover Dress is another standout at $53.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Born from old coffee bean bags, the canvas fabric stood out on the runway, crafted as a casual option for hanging close to shorelines.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 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 22 Jun. 2025.
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