as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
his lighthearted attitude in the face of danger was the source of some concern
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Recent Examples of lighthearted
The 55th season of Sesame Street 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, as described by Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind the show.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Carter's campaign trip to Philly in October 1980 was more lighthearted.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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
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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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Carter's campaign trip to Philly in October 1980 was more lighthearted.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighthearted
Adjective
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Boone recalled this week Ichiro’s nonchalant response, which left Danley with more questions than answers.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Kraft struggled with both physical and mental difficulties throughout his life, and his nonchalant attitude toward money often made his life difficult.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Three women remain in a carefree state of limbo, tended to by an unseen, all-providing system.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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These bags channel a carefree, DIY spirit, embodying the bold, unfiltered ethos of the moment.—
Irina Grechko,
refinery29.com,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Find casual waffle knit pieces, sleek black sets, and more below—all $50 and below.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Not as a character so much as a reference point in casual dialogue.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These wide-legs pants are made from soft cotton and have a relaxed silhouette with pockets.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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This included grey relaxed trousers, a grey hooded sweater, and a dark grey shirt underneath.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Lighthearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighthearted. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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