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
Foodies flock to try chef-owner Ray Boonyapituksakul’s lighthearted approach to the craft of omakase.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
No one is better at mixing sharp analysis with simple, joyful and lighthearted prose.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Venus in Libra links up with Uranus retrograde in Gemini, urging us to be more spontaneous and lighthearted.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
So getting the chance to do something lighthearted and fun, like Happy Gilmore [2], was a dream.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
No one is better at mixing sharp analysis with simple, joyful and lighthearted prose.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Venus in Libra links up with Uranus retrograde in Gemini, urging us to be more spontaneous and lighthearted.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
So getting the chance to do something lighthearted and fun, like Happy Gilmore [2], was a dream.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
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Backing the nonchalant trio were multiple percussionists on wind chimes, congas, shakers, and more, as well as backup singers, a bassist, and an additional guitarist.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
28 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the neoprene pieces, the biggest impact at their debut was their carefree layering of long buttondown shirts tucked into boyshorts and hot pants, letting the layers peek out from underneath.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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This week, Megan Moroney offers up valuable wisdom enveloped in a lilting ballad, while Maddie Lenhart sings of longing for a carefree night of throwing romantic caution to the wind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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The dress code was casual for the at-home event, with Khloé wearing a brown and white cow-print, loose-fitting onesie.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Best Restaurants Forte Restaurant Modern Italian dishes are on the menu at Forte, a casual spot in Kananaskis Village.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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This specific cut has a comfy, relaxed fit that still shows off your best features, and is made with a slightly-stretchy comfort denim that won’t dig into you during the day.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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If Spurs were guilty of being too cavalier during Postecoglou’s time in charge, then this was the total opposite.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The opt-out process escalates the company’s cavalier approach to intellectual property rights, potentially setting up a legal battle between Hollywood’s biggest studios and the AI start-up.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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