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free spirit

American  

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

"I'd say I'm a bit of a free spirit so I don't need restrictions or being told what to do," Raducanu, ranked 60th in the world, said.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025

During Gernreich’s comet ride through fashion’s memorable decade, Moffitt was the free spirit at his side.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2024

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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