as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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Recent Examples of laid-back
The deli, known for its laid-back, comfy atmosphere as well as its extensive wine shop, was named the 2022 Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year Classic and Mudge, posthumously, earned the 2022 Sylvia Rector Lifetime Achievement Award for Hospitality.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Many pairs of loafers can be stiff and formal—but thanks to 2025’s obsession with soft suede and extra-slim shoe silhouettes, our current favorites lean laid-back.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
This little slip of a bar is elegant and laid-back at the same time, which is my favorite combo.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
More than 30 peaks are higher than 8,200 feet (the average height of the Swiss Alps), but the regional ski culture remains laid-back; Medig once found a woman running a ski rental business out of an old Yugo hatchback.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Many pairs of loafers can be stiff and formal—but thanks to 2025’s obsession with soft suede and extra-slim shoe silhouettes, our current favorites lean laid-back.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
This little slip of a bar is elegant and laid-back at the same time, which is my favorite combo.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
More than 30 peaks are higher than 8,200 feet (the average height of the Swiss Alps), but the regional ski culture remains laid-back; Medig once found a woman running a ski rental business out of an old Yugo hatchback.
—Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simple yet polished, the Anrabess Long Sleeve Midi Dress is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving feast or a fall day out on the town.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Word Up, made with Amara Planta chartreuse, offers a mellow, sideways take on the classic Last Word cocktail that, in the end, will leave you upright.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But in an interview with ABC News, United Airlines' chief customer officer, David Kinzelman, said most travelers will be unaffected by the small number of cancellations, and the airline is aiming to have the least amount of impact on its passengers.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yahoo Newscontinued that when prey struck the web perpendicularly, the waves produced were unaffected by the stabilimenta.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Jordan Marshall isn’t nonchalant about anything.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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They are known for their easygoing nature and generosity, and many tend to be sonically orientated and therefore musically inclined.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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That easygoing attitude has also translated to his packing style.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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During the 2020 cycle, disinformation targeting Black voters has been spreading through informal channels on social media, according to a report by NBC News.—
David Smiley,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The informal meeting represents the first layer in the appeals process the district is entitled to avail itself of, Lecholop said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These include electric vehicles with extended driving ranges, large-scale renewable energy storage systems that can balance intermittent solar and wind power, and lightweight, flexible power sources for portable and wearable electronics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines have been alerting customers whose flights are canceled and offering flexible rebooking and refund options to other travelers headed to those 40 airports.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The affable star guard delivered another of his patently honest answers.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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The play paints him accurately as an ethical, affable, intelligent and humble leader, who also had a famously bad temper.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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