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 Synonyms for lightheartedness
Noun
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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 -
And there’s this kind of depth of realization and this total abandon of any feeling for him.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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The children’s parents — identified as a 53-year-old German man and his 48-year-old American wife, who also owned a German passport — were arrested and charged with domestic violence with habitual psychological abuse and child abandonment, according to police, per ABC.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Modern leadership demands an ability to balance control and adaptability, structure and spontaneity.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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One employee from Japan may approach collaboration more formally, while a colleague in Brazil values open dialogue and spontaneity.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Ghez includes commentary from collaborators such as Naomi Watts, Laura Dern, and Kyle MacLachlan, as well as Lynch’s biographer and former partners, adding warmth and intimacy to the biographical sketch.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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Her zeal and upbeat attitude, even through the most unpleasant moments, kept me from descending further into a pit of negativity.—
Olivia James,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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The public’s current zeal for space travel may be heightening interest in all things blue and teal.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of cheering, carol-singing fans will be sure to lift his spirits.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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And even if Grandma can't be at a family gathering in person, her spirit lives on through her recipes.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Lightheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightheartedness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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