as in bohemian
a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs
an artistically inclined free spirit who felt alienated and stifled while growing up in a small town
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Recent Examples of free spirit
Exhausted and piqued after overhearing a patronizing conversation about David, Ester leaves in the caravan, taking her son on an impromptu drive, during which they are joined by livewire free spirit Zuza (Juliana Brutovska).
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 24 May 2025
Aquarius: Justin Suarez Socially conscious and true fashionista, Justin’s creativity and free spirit very much align with Aquarius’ rebellious nature and sparkling individuality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Pisces: Jeannie Jeannie aligns with Pisces, known for their free spirit and an enigmatic aura that enchants all others.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
Her thoughtfulness, confidence and free spirit are truly inspirational.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 24 May 2025
Aquarius: Justin Suarez Socially conscious and true fashionista, Justin’s creativity and free spirit very much align with Aquarius’ rebellious nature and sparkling individuality.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Pisces: Jeannie Jeannie aligns with Pisces, known for their free spirit and an enigmatic aura that enchants all others.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 May 2025
Her thoughtfulness, confidence and free spirit are truly inspirational.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free spirit
Noun
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In 1972, American maverick Bobby Fischer first breached the frontier by winning the world championship at the height of the Cold War.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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In the Wild West, mavericks, often rebellious individuals — played enormous roles.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As Kissinger understood, even lone rangers need friends.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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And while his rivals have landed serious blows against him, he’s embraced the tabloid-style frenzy at each of those junctures, incorporating them into his narrative identity as an underappreciated lone ranger constantly battling the world.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 May 2024
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Infused into his mundane, bluesy trap music is a lone wolf spirit that comes from being an only child whose father was incarcerated for most of his childhood and whose mother worked into the night.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
18 July 2025
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In a year where tour companies offer special packages for lone wolves, Morton has compiled a list of the 18 best solo trips to take around the world.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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The spectacular failure of aspiring enfant terrible David Hogg this week in the first test of his youth movement in an Arizona House primary would seem to point in the same direction, but look closer.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
18 July 2025
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Miley Cyrus, Mayor Pauline Miley’s transition from enfant terrible to one of the industry’s most creative staples suggests a kind of mid-career stability present in damsel in distress turned politician Pauline. Katy Perry, Daisy Obviously!!!—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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“Free spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20spirit. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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