as in casual
having or showing a lack of interest or concern
you shouldn't be so nonchalant about something that is so important to your parents
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Recent Examples of nonchalant
His nonchalant genius is of the Gianfranco Zola lineage, and forms the essence of why football is worth your time.
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The season’s top accessories reflect summer’s playful attitude with capsules and designs that balance nonchalant ease with an energetic and joyful spirit.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 June 2025
In fact, Hope’s own nonchalant attitude inspired her to share the truth.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
A lot of the best work is done by Oleksandr Zinchenko, who nips in to win the ball back when it is played out wide, but from there De Bruyne takes over with the most nonchalant contribution on this list by far.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Liam Twomey, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The season’s top accessories reflect summer’s playful attitude with capsules and designs that balance nonchalant ease with an energetic and joyful spirit.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 3 June 2025
In fact, Hope’s own nonchalant attitude inspired her to share the truth.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
A lot of the best work is done by Oleksandr Zinchenko, who nips in to win the ball back when it is played out wide, but from there De Bruyne takes over with the most nonchalant contribution on this list by far.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonchalant
casual
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Visitors have their pick of food options, including coastal cuisine, farm-to-table meals, and casual spots with live music.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Corrie and Shuai Wang, owners of North Charleston’s popular Jackrabbit Filly, opened King BBQ in a casual diner-style space in late 2023.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Nonchalant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonchalant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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