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
There’s also a palpable push to up the Pittsburgh-specific material that honors the real place outside the hospital doors, from somber reminders of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting to lighthearted traditions like an annual furry convention.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Indiana legislators have been filing bills for the 2026 legislative session, which begins again Monday, and some of the bills have a lighthearted goal.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Bills from our monthly roundups that became law The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tried something new this year – a monthly roundup of interesting bills that pitched new ideas, responded to national debates or even suggested lighthearted new state symbols.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Geekie said the lighthearted start to Tuesday’s practice, with all the players on the ice at once essentially playing two scrimmages, can help.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Indiana legislators have been filing bills for the 2026 legislative session, which begins again Monday, and some of the bills have a lighthearted goal.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Bills from our monthly roundups that became law The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tried something new this year – a monthly roundup of interesting bills that pitched new ideas, responded to national debates or even suggested lighthearted new state symbols.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Geekie said the lighthearted start to Tuesday’s practice, with all the players on the ice at once essentially playing two scrimmages, can help.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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One fictional and the other real, the drug lords look nonchalant.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old restaurant is nestled in a 2-story building in Elizabeth, serving up barbecue shrimp and live music and carefree N’awlins vibes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simple yet polished, the Anrabess Long Sleeve Midi Dress is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving feast or a fall day out on the town.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Other reviewers appreciate the sweater’s relaxed silhouette that drapes nicely without looking baggy.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cate Blanchett is the queen of a relaxed, textured bob.—
Catharine Malzahn,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This cavalier approach masks an earlier struggle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 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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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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