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bagatelles

noun

plural of bagatelle

as in trifles

something of little importance the question of who will pick up the coffee is a mere bagatelle in the overall planning of the conference

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Noun

Or its lazy gaze and obsession with gloss over lived-in texture, which sinks its moments of violence into forgettable trifles?

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
But in the past year, the scope of insider trading has grown to unprecedented levels thanks to new platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket that offer bets on everything from major world events to celebrity trifles.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026

Definition of trifles

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Spain’s shrewdness came in their refusal to engage with off-the-ball trivialities.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.

— Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Definition of trivialities

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The sickly scent of alcohol filled the air and, when mixed with accompanying cigar smoke, combined for an odor most might find displeasing.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
These can include smoke, pollution, a dry and windy climate, or indoor climate control like heating systems.

— Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of smoke

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In the ‘90s-style video of the song, Swift participates in a dance competition and receives three zeroes from the judges.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
But so far, no one has proven that all relevant zeros of the zeta function actually lie on this line.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

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