nonchalantly

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Recent Examples of nonchalantly In this one, the Lakers nonchalantly dug a 26-point hole but cared enough in the second half to chop down the deficit to 93-91, on a one-footed fadeaway 3-pointer from Luka Doncic. Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026 Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 Another video shows a different agent (who seconds later kills the driver) nonchalantly walking around the driver’s car (on the passenger side) recording his own video. Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026 The couple’s dog Roux also made a cameo, rushing around the side of the couch to see what the commotion was all about before nonchalantly turning and walking away. Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonchalantly
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Adverb
  • Nimin High-Waisted Trousers This trouser option comes in short lengths and can be worn casually with comfy sneakers for brunch, or dressed up with a blouse for the office.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • The actress arrived at the stadium sporting tight curls and a red tracksuit, while Swift opted for an all-black ensemble, with a red jacket–which showed her support for the Kansas City Chiefs–casually draped over her shoulders.
    Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 July 2026
  • The Australian queen of coolly-observing-bohemia is one of my favorite 2026 discoveries.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026

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“Nonchalantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonchalantly. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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