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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
he is completely happy-go-lucky on fishing trips—if he catches something, fine; if he doesn't, that's fine, too
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
went on her happy-go-lucky way, totally unaware that she was strewing litter behind her
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Recent Examples of happy-go-lucky
Meanwhile, the team of executive chef Paula, César, Bailey, and front-of-house Shuai get the happy-go-lucky music of a quasi-underdog team making good.
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
And then those happy-go-lucky souls are dropped off on island and reality hits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Framke, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Salt Yoga meets at The Loren, so the hotel’s daily yoga offering isn’t packed with other hotel guests but rather a group of happy-go-lucky locals.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
The senior forward has a happy-go-lucky nature, always bringing an optimistic perspective.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
And then those happy-go-lucky souls are dropped off on island and reality hits.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy-go-lucky
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But the economy won’t spiral downward too far, because so much of America’s spending and production is unaffected by tariffs.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Many experts believe that most of the auto sales this year have been of inventory that was imported before the duties, meaning their prices would be unaffected.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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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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Only when the drums take a break at the 1:23 mark does the rest of the mix become distinguishable—and even then, the fiddle and electric guitar are unusually mellow.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 July 2025
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Alan Rickman, with his deep, mellow, softly puffing voice, is immensely sympathetic as that most patient of suitors, Colonel Brandon.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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But his support for Trump hasn't always been carefree.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Supergirl, the cousin of Superman, is younger, edgier and more carefree.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
15 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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Popups and its popular Sunday Suppers offer another avenue for more casual dining.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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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Surrounded by the high-desert peaks and grassland valleys of the Rocky Mountains’ Front Range, the gathering is known for its laidback, easygoing environment.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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That was the thing that gave us the ability to feel quite free in the scenes — not changing the words or changing the sense of the scene — but trust trying different things, having that bickering back and forth, finding that easygoing relationship between the two of them.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 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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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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