free spirit
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A free spirit, he never studied art formally because he did not want his work to be influenced by the opinions of professors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
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
They said their brother was a "free spirit" and an "enthusiast for everything that life had to offer".
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2025
In any case, the child’s free spirit and rebellious nature were gratifying to Pedro Tercero.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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