laid-back
Example Sentences
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This laid-back, cafe-laden ledge is located above the beaches and ancient ramparts where the Douro River pours through its last, lovely tributaries into the Atlantic Ocean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The laid-back Houston native has built a comedy career that spans more than 25 years, all based on being himself.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
McCullum, who oversaw England's Ashes defeat this winter, has presented a similar laid-back look on the sidelines regardless of the match situation throughout his time with England.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
The laid-back, devout Christian was reliably referred to as "our leader" by even his older Patriots teammates in several interviews this week.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Beneath my laid-back college-kid demeanor, I lived like a half-closeted CEO, quietly but unswervingly focused on achievement, bent on checking every box.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.