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
So, if that sounds like your kind of thing, these headphones could be an affordable way to get an open and laid-back audiophile sound.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The joint may be laid-back, but its Tex-Mex food was perhaps the best of our entire Southwest adventure.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Jason—her partner—comes off as more laid-back but equally entrenched in the criminal underworld.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Primed for durability against the elements, these alfresco pieces are more casual and laid-back compared to their interior counterparts, but every bit as style-forward—blessed with textured accents and modern curves.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The joint may be laid-back, but its Tex-Mex food was perhaps the best of our entire Southwest adventure.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Jason—her partner—comes off as more laid-back but equally entrenched in the criminal underworld.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Primed for durability against the elements, these alfresco pieces are more casual and laid-back compared to their interior counterparts, but every bit as style-forward—blessed with textured accents and modern curves.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
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Even casual users should take a moment to review their settings and chat history to make sure personal details aren’t being shared without their knowledge.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Jim noted that the casual dining chain’s stock has come down a bit since closing at almost $200 in late May.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Creamy and mellow—perfect for those new to bourbon.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Three-time Grammy winner Bad Bunny joins the cast as Happy's new caddy, while Kevin Nealon returns as mellow pro golfer Gary Potter, now shining as a golf reporter.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
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Both WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines said their operations were unaffected by the hacks.—
Sean Lyngaas,
CNN Money,
28 June 2025
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Russian Security Council deputy chairman of Dmitry Medvedev also said Iran's critical nuclear infrastructure appeared to be unaffected or to have sustained only minor damage.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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Actress January Jones channeled Isabel Marant’s nonchalant French-girl style by wearing an oversized sweater and cutoff jean shorts to a dinner hosted by the designer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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The partnership marks a stylistic evolution for White, who previously channeled classic Americana and nonchalant cool in campaigns for Calvin Klein.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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Exuding an easygoing, relaxed image – his signature boyish grin never far from his face – Rutte’s charm offensive echoes that of other NATO leaders.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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The California coastline has no shortage of incredible options, but here are two that are easygoing, have gorgeous views and are less chaotic than the usual tourist magnets.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The partnership was a crash course for them both: an informal academy with a class roster of two.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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This reality underscores a broader truth: In the Islamic Republic, legal texts often mask the informal mechanisms that truly govern political life.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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This incremental model allows firms to evolve while maintaining familiar strategies.—
Seth Price,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Pritzker and Emanuel are nationally familiar names.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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