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
Emily, described by her parents as a carefree, fun-loving teen who enjoyed sports and dancing, was returning from a sleepover at a friend’s house and had been walking on the side of the road to her usual pickup spot to meet her father when Khankhanian ultimately took her life.
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Planning this way helps keep my careful and carefree spending in balance.
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—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
And what's more fun than pretty butterfly clips and carefree slip dresses?
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
One of the most carefree perennial winter bloomers is Australian fuchsia or winter bells.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Dec. 2024
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Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Planning this way helps keep my careful and carefree spending in balance.
2.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
And what's more fun than pretty butterfly clips and carefree slip dresses?
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
One of the most carefree perennial winter bloomers is Australian fuchsia or winter bells.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefree
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Louie’s nonchalant friend Murph (Alfie Gledhill), there to be part of a surprise, and Sam (Harley Wilson), Irene’s close friend who ignites Louie’s jealousy.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Video of the nonchalant greeting quickly circulated on the internet as new apparent evidence of the first families' comfort around one another.Bailey Richards, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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According to the announcement, Season 55’s curriculum will focus on emotional well-being, helping children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, lighthearted, relatable, and engaging stories.Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
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The new season will emphasize emotional well-being and connecting to kids through lighthearted activities and fantastic new segments meant to offer coping techniques for big feelings and challenging situations, Sal Perez, Executive Producer of Sesame Street, tells Parents.Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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In my practice, the mission has always been about creating a welcoming, relaxed environment for patients.Maged el-Malecki, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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It’s made from a soft, chunky fabric and has a relaxed, boxy fit.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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But that doesn’t mean everyone is unconcerned about doing so.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Well, that would be Jerod Mayo, who otherwise seemed unconcerned with weapons of any kind, given Rams receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp ran wild through his secondary all afternoon.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Nov. 2024
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Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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These boots are ideal for pairing with both casual and slightly dressier looks and their platform design lengthened our legs slightly.Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew A cavalier Jude Law as a space pirate meets four kids way too far from home, plus some secrets of the galaxy and the Old Republic.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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In her opening statement, Johnson painted Baldwin, who starred in and produced the film, as cavalier with firearms and suggested that the cast and crew faced constraints, ramping up the risk of someone getting injured on set.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 10 July 2024
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“Carefree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefree. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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