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
The drop shoulders and loose, billowy sleeves add to the laid-back, day-off aesthetic.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
That experience sparked my lifelong love of skateboarding and introduced me to the laid-back, welcoming vibe that OB is known for.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For a French superstar chef whose eponymous NYC restaurant has received two Michelin stars, Daniel Boulud’s demeanor is unexpectedly laid-back and jovial.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The general laid-back and creative atmosphere of New Orleans extends to the tailgating culture, and green game-day outfits and accessories—like face paint, temporary tattoos, extra sparkles—are a way to show school pride in a fun, original way.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
That experience sparked my lifelong love of skateboarding and introduced me to the laid-back, welcoming vibe that OB is known for.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For a French superstar chef whose eponymous NYC restaurant has received two Michelin stars, Daniel Boulud’s demeanor is unexpectedly laid-back and jovial.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The general laid-back and creative atmosphere of New Orleans extends to the tailgating culture, and green game-day outfits and accessories—like face paint, temporary tattoos, extra sparkles—are a way to show school pride in a fun, original way.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for laid-back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laid-back
Adjective
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What began as a casual idea—something fun to fill the week after the course’s annual aerification—quickly evolved into a full-scale charitable event.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Turn casual contacts into reliable allies while Mercury harmonizes with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All very mellow and not at all in line with RadarOnline’s reporting.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Economists expect the September gain to be more mellow; however, certain categories likely will highlight pain points.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet even these entities will adapt, either by exploiting visa loopholes, relying more heavily on student-to-H-1B conversions, or shifting toward the L-1 visa category, which remains unaffected by the new fee.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lawmakers also expressed concerns that the federal government might not backfill dollars if the state steps into the void to ensure SNAP benefits remain unaffected during the shutdown.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, a debonair and nonchalant judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who has arranged George’s loan for the expensive property, is also dallying with Hedda and plots to use his influence—his power, rather—to tighten their extramarital bond.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by a nonchalant guitar performance, dancer and choreographer Dong Jilan, donning a brown velvet dress and having the same long, wavy hair as Sanmao, woke up from a miniature dune and roamed around the set in a highly spiritual and ceremonial fashion.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Beaton used his patient, pliable and easygoing sisters, Nancy and Barbara as his early muses.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Golden retrievers have long been among America's most-popular dog breeds, known for their friendly, easygoing nature, and getting along well with small kids and other canines.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The weight of running this informal refugee network shows.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some ends up in informal scrapyards, where workers burn or dismantle devices by hand, often without protection, releasing toxic fumes and scrap.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Devils’ broadcast team on MSG Network for Wednesday night included Minnesota native Rachel Herzog and retired goaltender Cory Schneider, who was very familiar to Wild fans a decade or so ago.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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Elderly consumers, who might seek gentle relief for aches or the comfort of a familiar ritual, are left stranded.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Laid-back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laid-back. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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