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
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
Its opening scene, which has a camera trail slowly over the exterior of a New York City apartment building, nods to Rear Window, with its wild array of sunbathing, dancing, bickering neighbors, carefree and fully exposed.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Few footwear styles capture the carefree spirit of summer quite like the flip-flop—long loved for its ease, versatility, and unfussy cool.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026
That’s not to suggest there’s a carefree afternoon against NFL athletes.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
Its opening scene, which has a camera trail slowly over the exterior of a New York City apartment building, nods to Rear Window, with its wild array of sunbathing, dancing, bickering neighbors, carefree and fully exposed.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Few footwear styles capture the carefree spirit of summer quite like the flip-flop—long loved for its ease, versatility, and unfussy cool.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 May 2026
That’s not to suggest there’s a carefree afternoon against NFL athletes.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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Behind the black shades, the 22-year-old looked like a mirror image of her mom, channeling Paltrow's signature nonchalant pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The toxic dating myth that's derailing our relationships Being unbothered and nonchalant has become a dating ideal, accelerated by a swiping culture that has eroded our ability to connect in person.—
Sabrina Romanoff,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Those scenes' lighthearted whimsy, featuring late-night hijinks with classmates pranking grumpy instructors, pays off in the story's earliest tragedies.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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And as whimsical and lighthearted Banana Ball can be, someone still has to lose by the ninth inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach offers a more relaxed coastal escape from the hustle and bustle of the City of Angels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The airy design gives it an easy, relaxed look that pairs well with denim shorts, linen pants, or a swimsuit cover-up.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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If the president is unconcerned with the highest inflation in three years, that may buy Warsh a reprieve from expectations to quickly lower interest rates.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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There was no mention of a possible concussion by Schaeffer, who seemed unconcerned about Freeman’s availability.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Midi lengths refuse to commit to long or short camps, settling in the middle for a moment that's polished and truly insouciant.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is nothing insouciant about me.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Amenities include Sunset Beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas for guests and the new Captiva Landing water playground with waterslides, a lazy river, arcade, and casual restaurant.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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