as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or troubles
passengers on a luxury cruise ship enjoying a carefree vacation carefree college students on spring break
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Recent Examples of carefree
Superman’s interpretation of Kara plays like a carefree sorority girl, but there’s probably more to her demeanor than meets the eye.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The fleeting slide guitars in the background coupled with the light drums and layered vocals give of the air of a carefree summer day.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Those parades held a carefree joy that came not only with childhood, but with the feeling of community and patriotic pride.
—Michelle Tauber, People.com, 4 July 2025
With championships hosted annually by Old Mission Beach Athletic Club, attendees hold signs and participants wear full costume, fueling the club’s goal of fostering a carefree atmosphere.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The fleeting slide guitars in the background coupled with the light drums and layered vocals give of the air of a carefree summer day.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Those parades held a carefree joy that came not only with childhood, but with the feeling of community and patriotic pride.
—Michelle Tauber, People.com, 4 July 2025
With championships hosted annually by Old Mission Beach Athletic Club, attendees hold signs and participants wear full costume, fueling the club’s goal of fostering a carefree atmosphere.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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On vacation, Nicola Peltz styled hers in a breezy, nonchalant way, with a black tank and yellow paisley-print skirt.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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That said, when Venus enters sentimental Cancer, the most tender and intuitive sign of the zodiac, the vibe shifts from lighthearted (Venus in Gemini) to deeply personal (Venus in Cancer).—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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The trend took off earlier this summer and remained mostly lighthearted until now.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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The following Canadian towns offer a more local experience than their big city neighbors, are more affordable, and allow travelers to get to know the destination at a slower and more relaxed pace.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Another 2024 Michelin winner is Rocca, where chef and owner Bryce Bonsack serves Italian fare in a relaxed atmosphere inspired by his pilgrimage to Italy.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Others, such as Ohio University emeritus professor Richard Vedder, are unconcerned about Kent’s ties to the for-profit industry.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Luis Enrique and his players will be unconcerned by any struggles against Bayern in the past.—
Darren Richman,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Popups and its popular Sunday Suppers offer another avenue for more casual dining.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
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Guests can choose from a variety of pastries and breakfast foods, coffee and more to keep things casual, or order from their selection of cocktails and wine.—
Ramal Nasim
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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In the video, the cavalier King Charles left people in stitches with her dramatic howls.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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In 2021, Yesha Yadav, of Vanderbilt Law School, identified structural fragilities in the market, caused by simple cavalier inattention: Why bother scrutinizing the safest thing out there?—
Mary Childs,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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