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laid-back

[leyd-bak] / ˈleɪdˈbæk /


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The jazz virtuoso has an unusually, appealingly laid-back sound on a new archival release, recorded with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Ed Thigpen in Detroit in 1960.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Do you want a a mild climate and more laid-back lifestyle?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Despite the threat, during the day the vibe remains laid-back in a city known for the cultivated cool of its hipster atmosphere.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The scene at the jail wasn’t as laid-back as before.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen