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
Tibi belted tote bag—a street style hit—and oversized Thistles sunglasses (a Jennifer Lawrence favorite) for a relaxed look that reads equal part directional and carefree.
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Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Social media users can't get enough with the carefree nature of this wedding, leading to more than 17.8 million views and 3.6 million likes on the TikTok post.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Summer Stripes and Basket Bags The season brings forth a sense of nostalgia—sleepaway camp, family beach trips, and carefree moments spent outdoors.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Retiring from work isn’t always the carefree experience some might imagine.
—Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 15 May 2025
Social media users can't get enough with the carefree nature of this wedding, leading to more than 17.8 million views and 3.6 million likes on the TikTok post.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Summer Stripes and Basket Bags The season brings forth a sense of nostalgia—sleepaway camp, family beach trips, and carefree moments spent outdoors.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Retiring from work isn’t always the carefree experience some might imagine.
—Chad Willardson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Over the seasons, Tamburini has been offering sleek and sophisticated designs, yet with a modern touch, fluid shapes and a sort of nonchalant attitude.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Broadly, Dropout shows are nerdy and lighthearted, living at the intersection of games and improv comedy.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Conclusion Stoner Karaoke Night is the perfect event for those who want to enjoy music, relax, and embrace their love of cannabis in a fun and lighthearted setting.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home’s secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Which means they must be moved to safety immediately, preferably to other facilities not owned or operated by The Dolphin Company — which in my view, has shown itself to be both incapable and unconcerned with caring for marine mammals.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Trump also appears unconcerned with limits placed by his predecessors on what countries can receive from the U.S.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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For casual poolside wear, the Swingy Tie-back Beach Dress is a top-notch pick at $41, while the Gathered Popover Dress is another standout at $53.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Born from old coffee bean bags, the canvas fabric stood out on the runway, crafted as a casual option for hanging close to shorelines.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Vance was similarly cavalier about the Administration’s noncompliance with court orders—and even about the fact that Abrego Garcia, convicted of no crime in the United States or El Salvador, has been imprisoned indefinitely.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Meet my very good boys (pictured): Scooter is a nine-year-old cavapoo (cavalier King Charles spaniel and poodle mix).—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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