freestyle
noun
free·style
ˈfrē-ˌstī(-ə)l 
often attributive
1
: a competition in which the contestant is given more latitude than in related events
especially
: a swimming competition in which the swimmer may use any stroke
2
freestyler
noun
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At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Ms. Ledecky won the 800 freestyle and took silver in the 400-meter freestyle.
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Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 8 June 2024
All jump in and out effortlessly, as if delivering their turn on the mic at a freestyle session.
—Daniel Bromfield, SPIN, 7 June 2024
In the 100 freestyle, Carroll qualified third (52.75) in range of the leader, University City senior Corrie Dudley (52.27), last year’s runner-up.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
The Hot Wheels Glow Party production features fan-favorite monster trucks, a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, giveaways, robot performances and the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live freestyle motocross team.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Andrew Trunsky, New York Times, 8 June 2024
All jump in and out effortlessly, as if delivering their turn on the mic at a freestyle session.
—Daniel Bromfield, SPIN, 7 June 2024
In the 100 freestyle, Carroll qualified third (52.75) in range of the leader, University City senior Corrie Dudley (52.27), last year’s runner-up.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
The Hot Wheels Glow Party production features fan-favorite monster trucks, a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, giveaways, robot performances and the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live freestyle motocross team.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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freestyle
noun
free·style
-ˌstīl
: a competition (as a swimming race) in which the competitors are not restricted to a certain way of performing
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