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
Most parents are introduced to dread with the wriggles of a new baby that seems so easy to break, a change in circumstance that forever belies one’s former, perhaps relatively carefree, existence.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
Each year, when the crisp autumn leaves fall to the ground, an image of a carefree Meg Ryan sporting a shaggy lob—carrying a pumpkin in one arm and shopping bags in another—circulates the internet.
—Ilana Kaplan, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
While Halloween is often a carefree experience for little ones, some children have food allergies that make the candies in their trick-or-treat bags potentially dangerous.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
This idyllic atmosphere evoked a sense of carefree enjoyment, characterized by sunsets and the sounds of laughter echoing along the shoreline.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
Each year, when the crisp autumn leaves fall to the ground, an image of a carefree Meg Ryan sporting a shaggy lob—carrying a pumpkin in one arm and shopping bags in another—circulates the internet.
—Ilana Kaplan, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
While Halloween is often a carefree experience for little ones, some children have food allergies that make the candies in their trick-or-treat bags potentially dangerous.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
This idyllic atmosphere evoked a sense of carefree enjoyment, characterized by sunsets and the sounds of laughter echoing along the shoreline.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Chilling video showed a Mississippi teen murder suspect's nonchalant attitude after allegedly shooting and killing her mother, with the girl seen texting following the act.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Sep. 2024
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The moment was so nonchalant that Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even notice what had happened from the bench.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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The film’s lighthearted portrayal of someone struggling yet dedicated to safeguarding his life was recognized at global festivals, including the Tokyo International Short Film Festival and the Bridge Fest held in Vancouver.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to resources like those from , good icebreaker questions are often lighthearted, imaginative, and invite unique responses.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Government Initiatives And Policies The Dubai government has rolled out several initiatives to boost real estate’s appeal, including property law reforms, relaxed visa rules and tax incentives.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The English people are looking for Neopolitan style — soft relaxed jackets with very light linings.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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As for the question about whether Elon Musk — who is Blue Origin’s biggest competitor, with SpaceX — would use his relationship with Trump to hurt Blue Origin or Amazon, Bezos seemed unconcerned.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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That shift is notable ahead of the election and suggests that some fund managers are unconcerned about short-term volatility as votes roll in.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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And where better to start than at a casual event filled with diverse people in a relaxed setting?Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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These low-heeled platform ankle boots start at $40 and are just the thing for casual sightseeing days followed by dancing the night away.Brittany VanDerBill, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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That’s why many of crypto’s more cavalier coders headed to other blockchains to tinker and do things like build decentralized applications.MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lucas was shocked and hurt that his generous offers kept being rebuffed; the people who organized against him were indignant that a billionaire could be so cavalier about their public land.Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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