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
Coreopsis evokes the carefree English garden look.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
After Saint-Tropez and the Mediterranean, the brand looked at Palm Beach to evoke a carefree spirit and add a colorful spin into its creations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Showgirl doesn’t have any songs about the emotional battles of love versus fear, and why should it — Taylor’s entitled to a breezy, carefree, going-to-the-chapel album if anyone is.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Combined with pearls, silk scarves, and a classic bag, this outfit idea feels carefree and bohemian.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
After Saint-Tropez and the Mediterranean, the brand looked at Palm Beach to evoke a carefree spirit and add a colorful spin into its creations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Showgirl doesn’t have any songs about the emotional battles of love versus fear, and why should it — Taylor’s entitled to a breezy, carefree, going-to-the-chapel album if anyone is.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Combined with pearls, silk scarves, and a classic bag, this outfit idea feels carefree and bohemian.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by a nonchalant guitar performance, dancer and choreographer Dong Jilan, donning a brown velvet dress and having the same long, wavy hair as Sanmao, woke up from a miniature dune and roamed around the set in a highly spiritual and ceremonial fashion.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dressed up with sleek pencil skirts or down with relaxed jeans, the versatile layer has been spotted on A-listers like Kate Middleton, Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keri Russell, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The relaxed, oversized fit makes for a cozy feel.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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McCaffrey, healthy after having his season derailed by Achilles tendinitis and a PCL sprain in 2024, remains upbeat and unconcerned.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Addressing fears that such growth could ignite inflation, Wood was unconcerned.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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The resilience of the fast casual food category also comes from its relatively smaller exposure to the lower income consumers that have been under more pressure in the current macroeconomic environment, Cho noted.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Fe Opera offers a unique experience by combining traditional opera with casual parking lot tailgating.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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The opt-out process escalates the company’s cavalier approach to intellectual property rights, potentially setting up a legal battle between Hollywood’s biggest studios and the AI start-up.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, some developers have gotten cavalier with what constitutes a remake — with Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series being a prime example.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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