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as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing
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as in relaxed
not bound by rigid standards
some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping
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Recent Examples of easygoing
The man who starred in two notable tournaments for England as a striker went on to leverage his easygoing charm as the presenter who eventually flourished into national-treasure territory.
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Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The question for Britain is whether his easygoing charm and gift for communication will be enough to successfully lead a grumpy, stagnant country that has already had six prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
That said, its mid-calf length keeps things casual and easygoing — as does the lightweight fabric — so nothing about it feels overly restrictive.
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Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
From Waterfront Dining to Sunset Cocktails At Drift on the Beach, the resort's signature open-air restaurant, dinner is elevated but maintains the barefoot, easygoing spirit people clamor to the Keys for.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
21 June 2026
The question for Britain is whether his easygoing charm and gift for communication will be enough to successfully lead a grumpy, stagnant country that has already had six prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
That said, its mid-calf length keeps things casual and easygoing — as does the lightweight fabric — so nothing about it feels overly restrictive.
—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
From Waterfront Dining to Sunset Cocktails At Drift on the Beach, the resort's signature open-air restaurant, dinner is elevated but maintains the barefoot, easygoing spirit people clamor to the Keys for.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easygoing
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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Her hosting playbook still sets the tone, even as a new generation reshapes it for a more relaxed era.
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Solar energy density in orbit can reach six times that on Earth’s surface, unaffected by night cycles, weather, or atmospheric interference.
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Councilmember Kent Lee, who represents neighborhoods unaffected by the opportunity fund, suggested the city adjust the allocation formula to eliminate bank balances as a criterion.
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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The oil market is incredibly complex and significantly more flexible than even the most knowledgeable experts anticipated.
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Rent tubes from outfitters like Smoky Mountain River Rat and opt for an adventurous one-hour tube run to navigate a few rapids, or keep things more mellow on a two-hour family and dog-friendly route.
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The flavor was somewhere between a tangy sharp cheddar and a rich, mellow mild cheddar.
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Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.
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Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors.
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An affable fixture in his Park Slope neighborhood, Lander has won elections for city council and comptroller.
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This is his way of assuring the public that he did not get taken to the cleaners—because, of course, his affable partners would never do that.
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Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account.
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These employee-to-owner pipelines and apprenticeship-to-owner transitions marked informal forms of employee ownership.
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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easygoing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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