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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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The partnership marks a stylistic evolution for White, who previously channeled classic Americana and nonchalant cool in campaigns for Calvin Klein.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 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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In this case, the design highlights the importance of family, the desire to create a relaxed environment, and an elegance born of simplicity.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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And yet, the relaxed spirit that first drew backpackers and retired expats still lingers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Swift's perspective is notably unconcerned by the talk around her; instead, the singer focuses on a romance undeterred by criticism.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Even among Reform voters, more are concerned than unconcerned.—
David Carlin,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Reservations are required for both the casual tasting and the picnic table.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Will some casual fans who used to flip on a game at random drop off?—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
19 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 27 Jun. 2025.
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