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
Though fans may be expecting the show to tackle mental health and other difficult topics, Cudi plans to keep the conversations lighthearted and fun.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The lighthearted exchange is just the latest example of Pat embracing a more relaxed chapter of life after stepping away from television.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In a TikTok video shared on Thursday under the username @hazy_bmd, the puppy, Hazel, is seen enjoying a quiet moment in the living room, she is sprawled out watching television, surrounded by toys of all sizes, and wearing a pink diaper—an image that quickly sets the lighthearted tone of the clip.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Springsteen pays tribute to 'maestro' Prince But the weighty undertones of the show were well-balanced with comparatively lighthearted selections that provided an escape from the intensity.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The lighthearted exchange is just the latest example of Pat embracing a more relaxed chapter of life after stepping away from television.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In a TikTok video shared on Thursday under the username @hazy_bmd, the puppy, Hazel, is seen enjoying a quiet moment in the living room, she is sprawled out watching television, surrounded by toys of all sizes, and wearing a pink diaper—an image that quickly sets the lighthearted tone of the clip.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Fagen’s nonchalant cameo, though, got the Steely Dan community in a tizzy.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This tank dress is unfussy in the best way, with a lovely floaty silhouette that captures the essence of carefree spring days.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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That nostalgic scent, associated with more carefree (and warmer) times, comes from a fruity blend of coconut, banana, and pineapple.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jamie’s blends retail with a casual bistro atmosphere.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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For attorneys in an overcrowded marketplace, in a city with casual ethics and a weakness for flamboyance, an outlandish sales pitch can be the best way to break through.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Even scenes of relaxed social or domestic activity, including one of a wedding where guests join in a collective rifle salute, are a reminder that few facets of American life are free from political influence and implication.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fact that anyone at the top is shocked by snaking security lines at airports is of a piece with the administration’s rather cavalier approach to contingency planning.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Each crossbreed comes from a poodle bred with a cavalier King Charles spaniel, cocker spaniel, or Labrador retriever.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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