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
Caye Caulker is known to be a little more affordable and laid-back since Ambergris Caye is such a hot tourist destination.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
But in the castle, the table agrees that her voting against Porsha right at the jump was suspicious, as is her out-of-character, laid-back demeanor.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Patchwork denim and sweater vests are similarly laid-back, and therefore look just right when worn together.
—Lindy Segal, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
If a typical beach town is laid-back, Grayton Beach is fully reclining—in a hammock with an ice-cold margarita.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
But in the castle, the table agrees that her voting against Porsha right at the jump was suspicious, as is her out-of-character, laid-back demeanor.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
Patchwork denim and sweater vests are similarly laid-back, and therefore look just right when worn together.
—Lindy Segal, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
If a typical beach town is laid-back, Grayton Beach is fully reclining—in a hammock with an ice-cold margarita.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
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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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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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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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
Adjective
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And in this age of doomscrolling, there’s a lesson, too, in the easygoing friendships facilitated by the lo-fi technology of their day.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some of that is due to sheer proximity since their lockers are all in the same row, but much of it is the 34-year-old Manaea’s easygoing nature and willingness to share his experiences with other pitchers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The annual event in Indianapolis also allows general managers to speak with one another in person, engage in informal chats with agents and meet with the media to discuss their visions.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This was at a time before the blues had become popularized and migrated to clubs on the North Side, and so Branch spent nights at such South and West Side clubs as Pepper’s Lounge, Checkerboard, Theresa’s Lounge and no-name basements and informal spaces.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
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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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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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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