as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Recent Examples of low-pressure
Rotate hosts and themes, keep it low-pressure, and focus on fun rather than perfect presentation.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Flagstaff could receive up to six inches of snow, with other areas forecast to get up to eight inches as a series of low-pressure systems swing through northern Arizona early this week.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area office said in its daily forecast discussion on Monday that multiple low-pressure systems moving through the Pacific will ensure wet weather throughout the week.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
By Monday, a potent low-pressure center will come ashore somewhere around the San Francisco Bay Area, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Flagstaff could receive up to six inches of snow, with other areas forecast to get up to eight inches as a series of low-pressure systems swing through northern Arizona early this week.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area office said in its daily forecast discussion on Monday that multiple low-pressure systems moving through the Pacific will ensure wet weather throughout the week.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
By Monday, a potent low-pressure center will come ashore somewhere around the San Francisco Bay Area, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-pressure
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Oklahoma ratepayers’ energy bills would be unaffected by new data centers under a bill advancing through the House.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
5 Mar. 2026
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While geopolitical conflict can whip up uncertainty, investors remain focused on market fundamentals that are largely unaffected so far.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Rooms have a casual glamour with Filipino touches of capiz shell, mother of pearl, coral, and sea shells.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The massive spread includes several formal and informal gathering spaces, with the gleaming chef’s kitchen serving as the heart of the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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National Snack Day was established in 2016 by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway, who has invented more than two-dozen informal holidays, Days of the Year said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Even the attractions here skew mellow, from the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center to the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, the longest on the Gulf, where anglers cast lines as pelicans glide overhead.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The two-in-one device combines the power of an air purifier with an alarm clock that gently wakes you up with soothing sounds and mellow, adjustable lighting that mimics a sunrise.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There just was something very familiar.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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From the steamy streets of Carnival in the late 1970s to the 18th century Arctic tundra and an eerily familiar, fictionalized version of present-day America, this year’s nominees span decades, genres, continents and cultures.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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About a two-hour drive south of Luanda, the Praia dos Surfistas (Surfers' Beach) is set on a broad bay with beginner-friendly breaks and a smattering of easygoing beachfront resorts.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Potted herbs make patios feel fresh, easygoing, and organic.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the campaign, Waterhouse and Ramirez are shown in looks that channel Saint-Tropez’s nonchalant chic, styled by Emmanuelle Alt.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-pressure. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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