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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
His shooting style was easygoing.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Our love of the easygoing shade is rooted in its connection to the natural world and its ability to play nicely with just about every other color on the wheel, but now, an art therapist is giving us yet another reason to go green—this time in the home office.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
With the Oscars just weeks away on March 15, the long-running gathering — a ritual dating to 1982 and returning this year after being canceled in 2025 because of the Los Angeles County wildfires — offered the nominees a welcome stretch of easygoing mingling, largely free of competition.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The moment highlighted one of the many reasons the niche sport of curling has such a dedicated fanbase — teams are easygoing and friendly to each other on the ice, even in the most heated moments.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Our love of the easygoing shade is rooted in its connection to the natural world and its ability to play nicely with just about every other color on the wheel, but now, an art therapist is giving us yet another reason to go green—this time in the home office.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
With the Oscars just weeks away on March 15, the long-running gathering — a ritual dating to 1982 and returning this year after being canceled in 2025 because of the Los Angeles County wildfires — offered the nominees a welcome stretch of easygoing mingling, largely free of competition.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The moment highlighted one of the many reasons the niche sport of curling has such a dedicated fanbase — teams are easygoing and friendly to each other on the ice, even in the most heated moments.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for easygoing
Adjective
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All sorts of messages, formal or casual, are more meaningful during the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your conversation zone.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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In a 2010 study, for example, the disparity held in both casual and familiar encounters, with ten per cent of women reaching orgasm versus thirty-one per cent of men in a first-time hookup, and sixty-eight per cent versus eighty-five per cent with a familiar partner.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s a strong focus on creative visions, notable debuts, decisive minimalism, relaxed tailoring, and, importantly, real-life wearability.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The school was unaffected by the fire but placed on secure status as a precautionary measure during the emergency response, according to officials.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Security experts and locals state that tourist areas like Cancun, over 1,000 miles away, remain largely unaffected and calm.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Zhu explained to one group how a wrap that’s thicker in the center and more flexible around the edges can hold more filling while retaining its shape.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for older parents, adult children or guests, the flexible plans feature full suites with a living area, kitchenette, separate bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Seemingly endless peaks stretched out before us with everything from mellow trees to steep alpine bowls, leaving us salivating over those lines.—
Brent Rose,
Outside,
28 Feb. 2026
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Apples tend to be crisp with a tangy-sweet flavor, while pears are softer, with a grainier texture and a more mellow sweetness.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the campaign, Waterhouse and Ramirez are shown in looks that channel Saint-Tropez’s nonchalant chic, styled by Emmanuelle Alt.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yeah, well, this Clark guy is certainly affable and decent.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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Boone and Cabrera have since said that the affable utilityman could make his spring debut toward the end of next week.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The massive spread includes several formal and informal gathering spaces, with the gleaming chef’s kitchen serving as the heart of the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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National Snack Day was established in 2016 by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who has invented more than two-dozen informal holidays, Days of the Year said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Easygoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/easygoing. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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