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
Wooden Robot This Charlotte standby is both laid-back and lively, depending on the day of the week.
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Emma Way, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The film’s loose and laid-back structure is accentuated by the contrast provided by the ostensible strictness of its setting: A Christian school for girls.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
The Beato Innovation District emerged as the perfect setting, with its evolving landscape and laid-back, creative spirit that aligns perfectly with the ethos of Tribeca.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Emma Way, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Utah's oldest ski resort, Brighton, is laid-back with lots of tree runs.
—Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
The film’s loose and laid-back structure is accentuated by the contrast provided by the ostensible strictness of its setting: A Christian school for girls.
—Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
The Beato Innovation District emerged as the perfect setting, with its evolving landscape and laid-back, creative spirit that aligns perfectly with the ethos of Tribeca.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
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Institutions that accept video interviews or introductions tend to emphasize that the submission should be a casual and organic reflection on a student’s candidacy, background, and interest in the school.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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That a casual conversation with two museum directors determined the direction of a multiyear programming cycle for virtually every institution that serves a population of approximately twenty-four million people should give us pause.Bryan Barcena, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Nonetheless, 2024 was chocked full of wonderful watches that meet the basic criteria of quiet luxury: understated, mellow, traditional, and classy.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ezra, the larger of the twins, is more mellow and falls sleep easily.Nicole Villalpando, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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This ensures that day-to-day administration and critical state functions remain unaffected.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix police said in an 11:15 p.m. post on X, formerly Twitter, that Sky Harbor operations later resumed and flights were unaffected by the shooting investigation.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The team of scientists was reportedly nonchalant, too.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The juxtaposition of her nonchalant demeanor and the chaos around her has struck a chord with viewers.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The study found that around 40% of babies were not overly disturbed by the stimuli and later grew up to be calm and easygoing children.Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hallworth was intrigued, and found her new client to be delightfully easygoing.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump's team and informal advisers have engaged in detailed discussions with representatives from the two Latin American governments, sometimes facilitated through business contacts, about accepting returning migrants, according to Bloomberg.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The extent of the damage has been difficult to ascertain, in part because of the prevalence of undocumented migrants living in informal dwellings.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Plan for marketing and future growth, but keep things flexible to stay open to new opportunities.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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To address this challenge, Chinese defense experts have proposed that China’s military culture must become comfortable with decentralized and flexible operations.Sam Bresnick, Foreign Affairs, 31 Dec. 2024
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On the other side, Nebraska faces off against fellow Big Ten titan Penn State in a clash of familiar foes.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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New entertainment options and familiar favorites From bagpipe and drum teams to Scottish and Irish dancers and other live performers, families and kids of all ages are sure to enjoy this year’s lineup.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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