loosey-goosey

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Recent Examples of loosey-goosey While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts. Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 This was one of those After Midnight episodes that doubles as a reunion for longtime comedy buds, so everyone was feeling really loosey-goosey. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 The boundary of entertainment is a lot more loosey-goosey. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025 Some jokes are just too-hot for TV — especially for CBS — even if they’re delivered in the loosey-goosey Golden Globes ballroom (and even when those Golden Globes are hosted by Nikki Glaser). Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025 In such an instance, the loosey-goosey facets might allow for a great deal of confusion, finger-pointing, and slippery contrivances. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 This is a loosey-goosey day because there’s a Moon Alert. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2025 Likewise, writing a paper, finishing a manuscript or studying schoolwork also might be hard to stick with because things are loosey-goosey and erratic. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025 The concert concluded with three characteristically loosey-goosey songs by the Weir and Hart-led band Dead & Company. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosey-goosey
Adjective
  • Djo skates between falsetto and mellow, talky vocals with moments of funky, emphatic annunciation.
    airmail.news, airmail.news, 5 July 2025
  • Claire Riley, who just graduated from Amundsen, was leading a band from the School of Rock in singing mellow renditions of Avril Lavigne and Melissa Etheridge hits.
    Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • For detangling, expect the spray to work through knots so all that’s left are smooth strands that are much easier to style.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
  • One reviewer praised the smooth wheels and durable hardside shell that didn’t get marked up during their travels.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • The collected data underscored that what’s played in public places doesn’t necessarily mirror what’s on the popular playlists or radio and streaming platforms.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
  • Some aldermen, both at the committee meeting last month and at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, had concerns over how the collected data was being handled by the police department.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Think smooth shores sloping gently into calm waves and views framed by palm trees.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
  • Thursday morning’s efforts included six private vessels and a Marine Rescue team, though what was puzzling to some was how calm the sea conditions were and the small amount of wind and swell.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The collection’s journey touched down in Argentina, the Scottish Highlands, as well as New Zealand and Australia, home of its merino wool, for a refined traveler’s wardrobe crafted from top-notch fabrications exuding nonchalant sophistication.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
  • At half-time, as Rayan Cherki enjoyed 15 minutes of nonchalant showboating, an altogether more ferocious warm-up was taking place just across the pitch.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Qualified users should understand that legal medical use does not override employer policy or federal restrictions, and employers should be prepared to stand behind the decisions those policies produce. Parting Thoughts HB 46 continues Texas’ slow but steady march toward broader cannabis access.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The Federal Reserve on June 18 held interest rates steady at a range between 4.25% and 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting despite Trump's public lobbying for a lower rate and his insults directed at Powell.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • This keeps living spaces cooler and saves money, CEO of Green Doors Joseph Holman told the outlet, as air conditioning units don't have to work as hard to keep spaces chilled.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2025
  • The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.
    Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton is where upscale meets easygoing.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
  • After all, there’s something about the region’s unspoiled natural beauty, superlative hospitality, and easygoing pace that instantly prompts shoulders to relax and stress to melt away.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

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“Loosey-goosey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosey-goosey. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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