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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
he is completely happy-go-lucky on fishing trips—if he catches something, fine; if he doesn't, that's fine, too
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
went on her happy-go-lucky way, totally unaware that she was strewing litter behind her
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Recent Examples of happy-go-lucky
Counter to her brother, Maxine is the outspoken, happy-go-lucky, popular girl who masks her loneliness and sorrow.
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Even the happy-go-lucky chamber-pop music from Illinois and Michigan.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Nolan was a typical happy-go-lucky 13-year-old, according to Petty.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2025
Pit bull terrier Age: 4 years old Looking for a happy-go-lucky, playful pup with a heart of gold?
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
Even the happy-go-lucky chamber-pop music from Illinois and Michigan.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
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Kam Patterson is funny here as the one unaffected participant, who curiously studied Gothic Literature!—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Tech contributions in this straight-on underslant are appropriately unaffected.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by a nonchalant guitar performance, dancer and choreographer Dong Jilan, donning a brown velvet dress and having the same long, wavy hair as Sanmao, woke up from a miniature dune and roamed around the set in a highly spiritual and ceremonial fashion.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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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,
7 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a mellow-yet rhythmic Afrobeats tune, the cheeky track finds Miko lusting over a stripper in this seductive narrative that captures an undeniable connection between the two.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The specter of war is difficult to reconcile with the carefree bustle of downtown Taipei, where on a cool June evening bickering families and doe-eyed couples throng the city’s night markets as ever before.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The pic, from director Marcel Walz and Anathema LLC, follows what happens when a carefree night of partying takes a sinister turn when a group of friends stumble upon an ancient curse and are forced to survive until dawn as a malevolent force begins hunting them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The resilience of the fast casual food category also comes from its relatively smaller exposure to the lower income consumers that have been under more pressure in the current macroeconomic environment, Cho noted.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Fe Opera offers a unique experience by combining traditional opera with casual parking lot tailgating.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Amid the heavy topics, Wollam and her fellow fist-bumping attendee were among numerous protesters across metro Detroit who donned seemingly lighthearted outfits carrying a serious message from the movement.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Beaton used his patient, pliable and easygoing sisters, Nancy and Barbara as his early muses.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Golden retrievers have long been among America's most-popular dog breeds, known for their friendly, easygoing nature, and getting along well with small kids and other canines.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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McCaffrey, healthy after having his season derailed by Achilles tendinitis and a PCL sprain in 2024, remains upbeat and unconcerned.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Addressing fears that such growth could ignite inflation, Wood was unconcerned.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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