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
Celebrities and non-famous folks remembered 2016 as a time that was more carefree, even happier.
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The first few turbulent weeks of 2026 has people reminiscing fondly about 2016, a year that has been designated online as one of the last happier, carefree and uncomplicated years in recent memory.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
View gallery - 4 images The Ford Nugget may forever have the spirit of a carefree 22-year-old, but Ford's beloved camper van is actually turning the big 4-0 this year.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s okay — there’ll be time for carefree fun in the future, and that future is built by your efforts here and now.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
The first few turbulent weeks of 2026 has people reminiscing fondly about 2016, a year that has been designated online as one of the last happier, carefree and uncomplicated years in recent memory.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Jan. 2026
View gallery - 4 images The Ford Nugget may forever have the spirit of a carefree 22-year-old, but Ford's beloved camper van is actually turning the big 4-0 this year.
—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s okay — there’ll be time for carefree fun in the future, and that future is built by your efforts here and now.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition to offering lighthearted, family-friendly fun, adults will also find a deeper layer that explores very real class disparities in our world.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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With the sun, Mercury and Mars activating your expansive ninth house, chances are your curiosities don’t feel lighthearted.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The knit has stretch, but sizing can vary — shoppers suggest going up a size for a relaxed, oversized fit that feels intentional and elevated.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Linen brings natural cooling performance and a relaxed, refined texture.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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In this war lawyers invariably are depicted as soulless and grasping ambulance-chasers unconcerned about their clients’ welfare, and businesses as, well, soulless, grasping and unconcerned about their customers.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Fed, which had fought rate hikes, then cut interest rates, twice, seemingly unconcerned about furthering price increases.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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Brigitte Bardot, the French actor, style icon, and animal activist who fixated the world with her insouciant, smoky-eyed sensuality, has died aged 91.—
Isobel Thompson,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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