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
And a viral question about man versus gorilla has sparked lighthearted debate.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In one corner of the lighthearted locker room, Kristaps Porziņģis turned serious for a second while discussing how Jayson Tatum discarded the Magic on Tuesday.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the most lighthearted fare (there’s plenty of discussion about grief and trauma), but the book’s emotional stakes only heighten the intensity of the romance that Kuang carefully weaves together.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening is filled with speeches, comedy, and awards.
Speeches, particularly by the headlining comedian, traditionally feature lighthearted roasts of the political landscape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 May 2025
In one corner of the lighthearted locker room, Kristaps Porziņģis turned serious for a second while discussing how Jayson Tatum discarded the Magic on Tuesday.
—Jay King, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
This isn’t the most lighthearted fare (there’s plenty of discussion about grief and trauma), but the book’s emotional stakes only heighten the intensity of the romance that Kuang carefully weaves together.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening is filled with speeches, comedy, and awards.
Speeches, particularly by the headlining comedian, traditionally feature lighthearted roasts of the political landscape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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While a nonchalant approach might protect you from a heartbreak, there's no way to build real relationships without vulnerability and the risk of rejection, Robbins said.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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One video shows some of those on the boat maintaining a nonchalant attitude, with one man joking the vessel had hit an iceberg, Titanic-style.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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That carefree versatility mirrors Tecca’s creative process — especially these days.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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In the now-viral clip, Jeff struts through their office wearing a beauty sheet mask, pops balloons with carefree flair, walks around wielding a mini mic and, most memorably, sits shirtless while receiving a vaccine.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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So, keep initiating the catch-ups, accepting invites for casual hangs, attending those after-work dinners and chatting with acquaintances at events.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Honestly, for movie nights or casual gaming on a massive screen, this one’s hard to top.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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May 16 Noon Concert: Piano students of Kumaran Arul perform in a relaxed midday setting.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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The set features a relaxed, boxy three-quarter sleeve, button-down top and mid-rise shorts.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The experiences suggest why policymakers might not be so cavalier going forward about refinery closures and other manufacturing closures.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The present-day iteration is a lot less cavalier, with gun safety being the organization’s top priority and disqualifications happening even for seemingly minor infractions.—
Calum Marsh Bridget Bennett,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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