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Synonyms

free spirit

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noun

  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

“The quirkiness and the self-determination and not being overregulated — all those things are the free spirit of what it means to be an Altadenan.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

Doue is a free spirit in possession with a devastating turn of pace and glorious touch, and has a golden future.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

“I made friends with him during our fight at the Wolf House. He’s a free spirit, literally, but once in a while he agrees to help me.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan