: having a relaxed style or character
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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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The dishes are fresh and authentic, and the restaurant itself is laid-back and welcoming.
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Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
This fisherman is laid-back and earthy with an effortlessly cool European flair.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Even during this relatively busy season in Loreto, the town remains laid-back and lovely.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Known for its innovative and laid-back vibe, Portland’s urban wineries bring wine production into the heart of the city, with standout wines emerging from producers like Division Winemaking Co. and Seven Bridges Winery.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025
This fisherman is laid-back and earthy with an effortlessly cool European flair.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
Even during this relatively busy season in Loreto, the town remains laid-back and lovely.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
Known for its innovative and laid-back vibe, Portland’s urban wineries bring wine production into the heart of the city, with standout wines emerging from producers like Division Winemaking Co. and Seven Bridges Winery.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laid-back. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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