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, 9 May 2025
Megan Thee Stallion and Angel Reese shared a lighthearted moment on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet on Monday, May 5.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 6 May 2025
The lighthearted lampooning of the TV therapist returns with an all-star supporting cast of comedians in an array of ridiculous sketches.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
All of this feels like a far cry from this past summer when Lively was criticized by fans for supposedly using her press opportunities for the film to promote one of her own products and being too lighthearted about the nature of the film.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Adjective
The lighthearted clip has since struck a chord with canine lovers on the platform, drawing more than 405,000 views and racking up over 61,000 likes to date.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Megan Thee Stallion and Angel Reese shared a lighthearted moment on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet on Monday, May 5.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 6 May 2025
The lighthearted lampooning of the TV therapist returns with an all-star supporting cast of comedians in an array of ridiculous sketches.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
All of this feels like a far cry from this past summer when Lively was criticized by fans for supposedly using her press opportunities for the film to promote one of her own products and being too lighthearted about the nature of the film.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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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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And there’s this kind of depth of realization and this total abandon of any feeling for him.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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This series has a real old-school vibe, with the reckless abandon of two long-suffering franchises.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Summer Stripes and Basket Bags The season brings forth a sense of nostalgia—sleepaway camp, family beach trips, and carefree moments spent outdoors.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
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Retiring from work isn’t always the carefree experience some might imagine.—
Chad Willardson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Potential charges could include animal cruelty, abandonment, and neglect under Texas state law.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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But what really makes Fan Service the OTP for book and reader is Danan’s deft hand with deeper traumas — here, predominantly abandonment and bullying.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Such scams exploit investor enthusiasm and poor regulation to inflate prices before insiders sell off their holdings.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This campaign has energized consumption enthusiasm among younger demographics.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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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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But economists warn that Americans would be losing clear benefits if the government was too cavalier about the dollar’s shedding its special status.—
Colby Smith,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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