as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
Image The pair agreed to collaborate on a lighthearted video, which Ms. Willson published to her social channels.
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Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The energy becomes more playful and lighthearted, which is ideal for socializing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
With fellow Los Angeles native and director F. Gary Gray at the helm, Friday showed audiences the nuanced, lighthearted parts of Black communities that made these places home.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Michelle told Poehler, 53, during their lighthearted conversation.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Joseph Bernstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
The energy becomes more playful and lighthearted, which is ideal for socializing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
With fellow Los Angeles native and director F. Gary Gray at the helm, Friday showed audiences the nuanced, lighthearted parts of Black communities that made these places home.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Michelle told Poehler, 53, during their lighthearted conversation.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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As the defining cultural moment of not only the summer but of 2024 in general, Brat and its hedonistic aesthetic — authentic, messy and vulnerable with cigarettes, baby tees and neon green — helped set the stage for Rae’s confident and carefree pop evolution.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Her joyful, carefree attitude gave way to hypervigilance.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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While PlayStation and Xbox are huge markets for casual players, PC is where GTA Online has thrived thanks to the large scale modding community.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Our expert, Tim Gideon gave it a solid review and called it a strong pick for casual, everyday use.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Downstairs, a games room is set up to shoot pool or hunker down with Texas Hold’em, and a bunk room for guests means hosting and entertaining is always relaxed and easy.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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This combination of factors with the relaxed atmosphere in the cellars provided ideal conditions to produce excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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