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free spirit

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noun

free spirits plural
  1. a person with a highly individual or unique attitude, lifestyle, or imagination; nonconformist.


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A lesbian free spirit living in Paris since 1922, she had grown up in Indianapolis and written an arts column for the Indianapolis Star.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

In many ways, Kruglov was a free spirit himself.

From Salon Oct. 27, 2025

She was an only child, described by her father as "marvellous", a "free spirit" and a "hard worker" who studied in Cardiff, Paris and Los Angeles.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2025

Miod was the party, his friends and family said this week — a generous, fun-loving free spirit who knit people together and brought out their best.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 16, 2025

The pastor is saying something about how Charlie was a free spirit.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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