as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a laid-back fisherman, he didn't really care if he caught anything, being content to relax and enjoy the sunshine
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Recent Examples of laid-back
There are activities aplenty, but with four communal pools and a dreamy beach out front, a stay can be as active or laid-back as guests decide to make it.
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Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Slide them on with jeans and a T-shirt for the ultimate laid-back yet polished summer-to-fall look.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Try deep sea fishing and kiteboarding or floating yoga and sand sculpting for something more laid-back.
—Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The English Bulldog, though more laid-back, is gentle and loyal.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Slide them on with jeans and a T-shirt for the ultimate laid-back yet polished summer-to-fall look.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Try deep sea fishing and kiteboarding or floating yoga and sand sculpting for something more laid-back.
—Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
The English Bulldog, though more laid-back, is gentle and loyal.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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Streaming platforms have blurred the line between prestige drama and casual binge.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ranging in sizes 4 Petite to 24 Plus, this casual yet classy dress features button cuff sleeves, a flattering tie closure, and over a dozen colors to choose from.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Get the recipe > The mellow sweetness of summer corn and lobster meat harmonize beautifully in this ultimate summer soup.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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Casting the sweet-faced and unflappably mellow Dano — Eli Sunday his Vadim Baranov is not — as Putin’s kingmaker also assures that Assayas isn’t keen on high drama, with conversations in conference rooms plotting totalitarian takeover rarely rising above library-voice level.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While Kalitta seemed unaffected by the incident, Stewart took a while to get out of his dragster.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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As with everything else Detective Diaz does, her coming out was so comedically nonchalant and matter-of-fact.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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Warren, in his typically nonchalant fashion, downplayed his early impact in the Colts’ offense.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their easygoing relationship has been forged for nearly a decade as the DLC-ID founder had already designed eight of restaurateur Matt’s local eateries, including Che Fico, the beloved Italian spot that first cemented his name in the city’s culinary scene in 2018.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 Sep. 2025
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My cousin, usually an easygoing person, is already furious with several guests who have declined her invitation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While fake goods have exchanged hands in informal markets since ancient times, the growth of online marketplaces has contributed to the rise in counterfeits because of how easy online shopping and selling have become.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Humberto Leon, of Opening Ceremony, acted as something of a business mentor; Jennifer Sabel, a casting director and longtime friend, provided sporadic, informal investments—a couple thousand dollars here and there, with no strings attached.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For Rainero, that kind of flexible thinking was part of the original design and the Cartier way.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The set includes two bundles of hibiscus-like flowers, made with flexible branches and crafted with plastic and faux silk that’s built to withstand intense UV rays and outdoor elements.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The fantastic is used to sketch out familiar story lines, but the metaphysical premise remains as vague as the dramatic stakes in the lives of the characters.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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