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
During this time, an upper-level low-pressure system will move east from the Pacific Ocean, over Baja California and Mexico, and then into Texas.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The rain is resulting from a slow-moving low-pressure system over the region, which repeatedly draws in moisture, causing intense downpours, per The Guardian.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
These chambers mimic Mars’ low-pressure atmosphere, dry conditions, and dusty surface.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
The low-pressure system will impact the Midwest, the Great Lakes, and the interior Northeast by the end of the weekend, the National Weather Service said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 Dec. 2025
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The rain is resulting from a slow-moving low-pressure system over the region, which repeatedly draws in moisture, causing intense downpours, per The Guardian.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
These chambers mimic Mars’ low-pressure atmosphere, dry conditions, and dusty surface.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
The low-pressure system will impact the Midwest, the Great Lakes, and the interior Northeast by the end of the weekend, the National Weather Service said.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-pressure
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While payment systems appear unaffected, the exposure of personal data still creates long-term risks for millions of customers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In one case, for a client who needed to travel from Florida to Texas, Sentient worked with the operator and found an airport unaffected by the storm.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nearly two dozen European football association heads held informal talks in Budapest last week to discuss their participation in the World Cup.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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But they were still politically left behind, among the millions of informal squatters who lived in Manila without owning any of it.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Skiers and riders can enhance their skills, starting in the mellow, high-alpine powder fields of Bergman Bowl and progressing to the steep trees and rock drops of The Outback.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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The drowsy feeling always dissipated pretty quickly, though the mellow vibes sometimes lingered for hours—even after my laptop was propped back open.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These films often took familiar genres or plot structures but then told those stories through a distinctly Korean lens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The memoir turns instead into a broad and essentially familiar discourse about ambition as a route out of challenging family circumstances; the pursuit of conventional success leading to alienation; the frequent clash between career and parenthood.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the slate keeps things light with stand-up from Mo Gilligan and Sommore, plus easygoing romances and comedies like the Terry McMillan adaptations and Tyler Perry’s latest film Joe’s College Road Trip.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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The change represents a significant shift for Southwest’s brand, which has been known as a no-frills, easygoing option compared to competing airlines.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-pressure. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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