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 relaxed atmosphere and laid-back, routine lifestyle often seen in senior communities provides an optimal opening for criminals to learn the behaviors of their potential victims while remaining undetected.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Equal parts laid-back and elegant, this lamp is best when placed between a pair of accent chairs as the table wraps all the way around, giving every angle equal access to its surface area.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Hall remembered Henry as laid-back, quiet and a good worker.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 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
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Equal parts laid-back and elegant, this lamp is best when placed between a pair of accent chairs as the table wraps all the way around, giving every angle equal access to its surface area.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Hall remembered Henry as laid-back, quiet and a good worker.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
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Rooms have a casual glamour with Filipino touches of capiz shell, mother of pearl, coral, and sea shells.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even the attractions here skew mellow, from the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center to the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, the longest on the Gulf, where anglers cast lines as pelicans glide overhead.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two-in-one device combines the power of an air purifier with an alarm clock that gently wakes you up with soothing sounds and mellow, adjustable lighting that mimics a sunrise.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma ratepayers’ energy bills would be unaffected by new data centers under a bill advancing through the House.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
5 Mar. 2026
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While geopolitical conflict can whip up uncertainty, investors remain focused on market fundamentals that are largely unaffected so far.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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No doubt that playful warmth played a part in him being cast as Luffy, a hilariously nonchalant, yet utterly sincere would-be pirate.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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To be so nonchalant about that.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
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About a two-hour drive south of Luanda, the Praia dos Surfistas (Surfers' Beach) is set on a broad bay with beginner-friendly breaks and a smattering of easygoing beachfront resorts.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Potted herbs make patios feel fresh, easygoing, and organic.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The massive spread includes several formal and informal gathering spaces, with the gleaming chef’s kitchen serving as the heart of the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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National Snack Day was established in 2016 by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who has invented more than two-dozen informal holidays, Days of the Year said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Horschel consistently chatted up and down the fairways with playing partner Ryan Fox, an affable, unflappable 39-year-old New Zealander.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Guy Fieri, the affable host of multiple Food Network TV shows, will make a stop in Carlsbad on Friday to promote Santo Spirits, the tequila brand he co-owns with rock singer Sammy Hagar.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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