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
Check out Este Pizza, a local favorite known for New York-style pizza by the slice and laid-back vibes.
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AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
At refined but laid-back Mérito, in the colorful Barranco neighborhood towering over the Pacific, Venezuelan chef Juan Luis Martínez serves dishes like elegant crab-coconut tartlets and raw scallop crudos flavored by Peru’s iconic ají amarillo chile, on an ever-changing seasonal menu.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.
—Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The sleek satin fabric keeps the look laid-back, while the shimmering florals add a playful and futuristic touch.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
At refined but laid-back Mérito, in the colorful Barranco neighborhood towering over the Pacific, Venezuelan chef Juan Luis Martínez serves dishes like elegant crab-coconut tartlets and raw scallop crudos flavored by Peru’s iconic ají amarillo chile, on an ever-changing seasonal menu.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
The trio discusses with Mescal what a delight it’s been discovering how laid-back he is compared with other actors who have hosted.
—Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
The sleek satin fabric keeps the look laid-back, while the shimmering florals add a playful and futuristic touch.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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Uniform options include business formal, business casual and tactical casual.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Very family friendly, one of the Montage signatures is Daly’s Rec and Pub, a casual bar eatery with kid friendly menus like brick oven pizza and specialty sodas, plus vintage arcade games and a full-sized multi-lane bowling alley.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During the song’s mellow breakdown, Vedder saluted deceased cast members such as Gilda Radner, Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Norm MacDonald and John Belushi.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
15 Feb. 2025
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According to recent studies by Leafly, some of the most popular strains right now are Gelato (for its sweet, uplifting high) and Wedding Cake (a mellow yet euphoric Indica).—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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More than $50 million in federal funds that Alabama received for this year's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was unaffected by Trump's executive order because the funds came from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, al.com reported.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Since the law went into effect last month, TikTok — which claims 170 million U.S. users — has remained largely unaffected on American phones that had already downloaded the app.—
Sapna Maheshwari,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other users weighed in with a more nonchalant mindset.—
Arabella Hau,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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His distinctive nonchalant California glam aesthetic has evolved in his properties throughout the West Coast.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Green Bay buses to an easygoing shootaround at Calihan Hall.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Joey bonds quickly with Monica, an easygoing 28-year-old in digital marketing, and their silly, sweet courtship provides the season’s most charming romance.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many fundamental aspects of teamwork—such as spontaneous collaboration, real-time feedback and informal bonding—are harder to cultivate in a virtual environment.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sorry to break it to you, but the tampering that happens is not informal.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be flexible If your child’s birthday falls on a holiday, flexibility is key.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
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What’s needed now are more flexible funding schemes and opportunities that will allow Latvian productions to be competitive on the global market.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Decisions made on who to sign or not sign will impact every team’s strategy ahead of the April 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis. Throughout March and April, colleges will host pro days, an opportunity for prospects to showcase their skills in a familiar setting.—
RJ Kraft,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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With such an innovative and winning way through such familiar fare for her final full-length recording, Flack truly set us up to miss her all the more.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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