NONCHALANTLY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

nonchalantly

adverb

Definition of nonchalantly

as in casually

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Recent Examples of nonchalantly In this one, the Lakers nonchalantly dug a 26-point hole but cared enough in the second half to chop down the deficit to 93-91, on a one-footed fadeaway 3-pointer from Luka Doncic. — Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026 Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 Another video shows a different agent (who seconds later kills the driver) nonchalantly walking around the driver’s car (on the passenger side) recording his own video. — Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026 The couple’s dog Roux also made a cameo, rushing around the side of the couch to see what the commotion was all about before nonchalantly turning and walking away. — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonchalantly

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The offseason especially has turned into showcase opportunities for players across social media and beyond, either casually or in tournament form.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Surveillance footage obtained by CBS News Miami appears to show the three female suspects enter the store on Wednesday to casually look at clothes.

— Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of casually

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But, when Ukrainian negotiators push for more detainees, their Russian counterparts tend to respond coolly.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
After controlling the ball twice with his head, Bouanga sprinted into the box and coolly lifted it over goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland and into the net.

— Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026

Definition of coolly

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