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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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
he approaches his medical duties with a lightheartedness that some patients find disturbing
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Keeping her followers updated, Jessie posted another story on Sunday, Aug. 3, with a lighthearted message.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
That said, when Venus enters sentimental Cancer, the most tender and intuitive sign of the zodiac, the vibe shifts from lighthearted (Venus in Gemini) to deeply personal (Venus in Cancer).
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 July 2025
The trend took off earlier this summer and remained mostly lighthearted until now.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
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Adjective
The post's creator also shared in the comments that the couple is now married, adding another layer of surprise to the lighthearted moment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Keeping her followers updated, Jessie posted another story on Sunday, Aug. 3, with a lighthearted message.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2025
That said, when Venus enters sentimental Cancer, the most tender and intuitive sign of the zodiac, the vibe shifts from lighthearted (Venus in Gemini) to deeply personal (Venus in Cancer).
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 30 July 2025
The trend took off earlier this summer and remained mostly lighthearted until now.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Kivel’s narration remains droll and nonchalant, practically taunting the reader, as Evie’s circumstances become more and more absurd.—
Lora Kelley,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Despite the win leaving his wife in disbelief, the winner was nonchalant.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Players and franchises have been moved from once comfortable positions with the abandon this season.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Early James, a 31-year-old Troy, Alabama native, makes folksy blues music that seems best suited for stoking anarchy while soothing reckless abandon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Known for her flamboyant costumes and signature fruit hat, the scent’s essence is all about channelling the fantasy of a carefree, beachside summer.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Warm weather, cool comforts, and carefree living await—at Sunnybrook Villas in northwest Olathe.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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With 131 stylish rooms, lush linens, rainfall showers, minibars and free Wi‑Fi, the hotel offers comfort and charm, not to mention a casual, youthful vibe and unstuffy service-with-a-smile.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Even though the planets are in reality still tens of millions of miles apart, the events present a special opportunity for astronomers and casual stargazers to see multiple worlds in our solar system at one time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The parent author is a person whose actions are often not propelled by the self but the baby, a being whose influence on language seems to be one of frequent interruption or even abandonment.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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After decades of abandonment and decay, the historic complex of Rockville mills in the northern end of Vernon soon could be getting closer to restorations as part of a 214-unit apartment complex along with shops, a restaurant and small businesses.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Men’s cotton dress pants are updated with relaxed fits, cropped hems and oversized silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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Located on Norway’s southern tip, this midsize city is known for sunshine, swimming spots, and a relaxed summer atmosphere that feels more Mediterranean than Nordic, at least when the weather cooperates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Time will tell whether ASI’s enthusiasm was ultimately strategic or premature.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the video, the cavalier King Charles left people in stitches with her dramatic howls.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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In 2021, Yesha Yadav, of Vanderbilt Law School, identified structural fragilities in the market, caused by simple cavalier inattention: Why bother scrutinizing the safest thing out there?—
Mary Childs,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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