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
Known for her flamboyant costumes and signature fruit hat, the scent’s essence is all about channelling the fantasy of a carefree, beachside summer.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Warm weather, cool comforts, and carefree living await—at Sunnybrook Villas in northwest Olathe.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
There’s Amelia, an old money widow who brings her uninvited boyfriend to the reunion; Jamie, a cardiologist with a bad habit; Sunny, the carefree member of the group and Beth, whose daughter is engaged to Roxy’s son.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 July 2025
Summer trends are meant to be whimsical and carefree to match the season, and lucky for us, polka-dot nails check both boxes.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 July 2025
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Warm weather, cool comforts, and carefree living await—at Sunnybrook Villas in northwest Olathe.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 20 July 2025
There’s Amelia, an old money widow who brings her uninvited boyfriend to the reunion; Jamie, a cardiologist with a bad habit; Sunny, the carefree member of the group and Beth, whose daughter is engaged to Roxy’s son.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 July 2025
Summer trends are meant to be whimsical and carefree to match the season, and lucky for us, polka-dot nails check both boxes.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
Adjective
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Kivel’s narration remains droll and nonchalant, practically taunting the reader, as Evie’s circumstances become more and more absurd.—
Lora Kelley,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite the win leaving his wife in disbelief, the winner was nonchalant.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The embryo of my novel was a lighthearted coming-of-age story following a boy around my students’ age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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These days, Silverstone, 48, is taking on a brand new role in a lighthearted yet gripping drama series, Irish Blood, which is now streaming on Acorn TV.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This top is made from buttery soft, lightweight fabric and features a relaxed fit similar to the one Holmes wore.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In fact, natural is the word to sum up Chapman, a host who, like Artie Bucco, could be described as warm and convivial, who rarely fails to ask piercing questions devoid of cliches and has a relaxed but authoritative style.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pressed on this question, Feige appeared unconcerned.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
20 July 2025
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Others, such as Ohio University emeritus professor Richard Vedder, are unconcerned about Kent’s ties to the for-profit industry.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Roots sells casual apparel, athletic gear and more, and while its headquarters is in Canada, its flagship store is in Michigan, where some Meijer stores operate.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Papa hasn’t gone business casual yet, but his latest outfit is noticeably less restrictive.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Trump’s first term, U.S. allies quickly learned that the president was cavalier about classified information.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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In the video, the cavalier King Charles left people in stitches with her dramatic howls.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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