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as in unaffected
having a relaxed, casual manner
he is completely happy-go-lucky on fishing trips—if he catches something, fine; if he doesn't, that's fine, too
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as in nonchalant
having or showing freedom from worries or trouble
went on her happy-go-lucky way, totally unaware that she was strewing litter behind her
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Recent Examples of happy-go-lucky
Emily in Paris Escape the mess of your real-life breakup and adult responsibilities by following Emily Cooper, a free-spirited, happy-go-lucky American who moves to Paris for her dream job.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
The story revolves around a veteran sprinter (Ha Seok-jin), who is getting one last opportunity to re-kindle the love of his life, and a happy-go-lucky high schooler (Lee Sin-young) who pulls out all the stops to win over the love of Ji Eun (Dahyun).
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Walz, 60, the governor of Minnesota, was tapped by Harris as her running mate in part because of his blue-collar appeal – a happy-go-lucky, flannel-wearing former high school teacher and football coach, who is cast as the everyday dad, fixing a car and repairing house gutters in campaign videos.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
Walz, 60, was tapped by Harris as her running mate in part because of his blue-collar appeal – a happy-go-lucky, flannel-wearing former high school teacher and football coach, who is cast as the everyday dad, fixing a car and repairing house gutters in campaign videos.
—Joey Garrison, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
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During that time, however, Spirit will continue to fly and has said tickets, credits, and loyalty points will be unaffected.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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YouTube, meanwhile, is unaffected, along with WhatsApp and similar messaging apps, the outlet said.Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The moment was so nonchalant that Michael Porter Jr. didn’t even notice what had happened from the bench.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 29 Nov. 2024
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Pair it with biker boots and tights to ooze nonchalant cool.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Starbucks Christmas blend: Introduced in 1984, Christmas blend features a combination of Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees with the addition of spicy Sumatra beans that were aged for three to five years.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Starbucks Christmas Blend returns for the 40th year, according to the company, and combines Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
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Each year, when the crisp autumn leaves fall to the ground, an image of a carefree Meg Ryan sporting a shaggy lob—carrying a pumpkin in one arm and shopping bags in another—circulates the internet.Ilana Kaplan, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
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This idyllic atmosphere evoked a sense of carefree enjoyment, characterized by sunsets and the sounds of laughter echoing along the shoreline.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Teams that work through difficulties together, openly addressing conflicts and solving problems collaboratively, build deeper bonds than those who only interact in casual settings. 2.Louis Carter, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Before dinner was served, the couple, who got engaged just weeks ago, tied the knot in a casual, intimate ceremony.Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The film’s lighthearted portrayal of someone struggling yet dedicated to safeguarding his life was recognized at global festivals, including the Tokyo International Short Film Festival and the Bridge Fest held in Vancouver.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to resources like those from , good icebreaker questions are often lighthearted, imaginative, and invite unique responses.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, Whittaker is one of the most easygoing and likable fighters in the sport.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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But Tim is so easygoing, and all those moments have still ended in kisses.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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As for the question about whether Elon Musk — who is Blue Origin’s biggest competitor, with SpaceX — would use his relationship with Trump to hurt Blue Origin or Amazon, Bezos seemed unconcerned.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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That shift is notable ahead of the election and suggests that some fund managers are unconcerned about short-term volatility as votes roll in.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Happy-go-lucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy-go-lucky. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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