as in casual
not held back by rules, duties, or worries
James Bond has long been the model of the freewheeling hero who encounters danger and excitement in every corner of the globe
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Recent Examples of freewheeling
Incongruity isn’t seen as a blemish, and the lyrics tend to be more freewheeling and braggadocious.
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Sheldon Pearc, The New Yorker, 30 June 2021
Made for Love, which is certainly not quite like any other book on earth, is more freewheeling, dense with references—an experiment whose outcome is as vivid and as startling as a chip stuck in the brain.
—Philippa Snow, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2021
Perhaps because of the controversy, Trump has maintained an uncharacteristically low profile, avoiding the sort of freewheeling interactions with journalists that have defined his time in office.
—Rob Crilly, Washington Examiner, 10 June 2020
One is the global financial system with its freewheeling capital flows, open dissemination of information and the rule of law.
—The Economist, 6 June 2020
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Sheldon Pearc, The New Yorker, 30 June 2021
Made for Love, which is certainly not quite like any other book on earth, is more freewheeling, dense with references—an experiment whose outcome is as vivid and as startling as a chip stuck in the brain.
—Philippa Snow, The New Republic, 8 Apr. 2021
Perhaps because of the controversy, Trump has maintained an uncharacteristically low profile, avoiding the sort of freewheeling interactions with journalists that have defined his time in office.
—Rob Crilly, Washington Examiner, 10 June 2020
One is the global financial system with its freewheeling capital flows, open dissemination of information and the rule of law.
—The Economist, 6 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freewheeling
Adjective
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Perfect for long flights, city strolls, or casual dinners, the moisture-wicking fabric is stretchy, breathable, and even offers UPF 40+ sun protection.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Keep it casual in sneakers, or wear it with suede ankle booties to the pumpkin patch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Savoring that freshly churned treat is my last-ditch effort to make the footloose and fancy-free feelings of our salty, sandy beach vacation linger just a little longer.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Of all the world’s footloose international students, 15 percent come to the United States, the largest share of any country in the world.—
David G. Victor,
Foreign Affairs,
28 May 2025
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Kravitz and her stylist, Danielle Goldberg, have embraced nonchalant suiting on her press tour.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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