as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
the boys were scolded for joking during the funeral service, which was hardly the time for frivolity
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Recent Examples of frivolity
Miuccia Prada transformed the brand into a fashion juggernaut, turning the infamous ugly chic aesthetic into must-have or must-emulate looks and accessories that bring intellectual heft to runway fashion — a theme of the original movie, which offered a peek beyond fashion-world frivolity.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
That frivolity supplied a lesson.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Reality television has always insisted on its own frivolity.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Much of Fleming’s delightful frivolity can be seen in their mishmashed resume.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
That frivolity supplied a lesson.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
Reality television has always insisted on its own frivolity.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Much of Fleming’s delightful frivolity can be seen in their mishmashed resume.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frivolity
Noun
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Here, Elliott Gould brings a deft touch to his hang-dog detective Philip Marlowe, moving with a lightness that's hard to pin down but is undeniably comic.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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There is a remarkable lightness to Tuchel, a candour and directness.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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On one hand, this is silliness; Swift barely even lived here.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Yet, away from the court, these two personify the best qualities of friendship and the silliness that comes with it.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Ideas expressed in the piece The article argues that the glee over Tom Steyer’s loss in the California governor’s race reflects a broader, understandable anger at extreme wealth in an era of serf‑lord–level inequality, but contends that this anger is being misdirected at the wrong billionaire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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As the base runners scampered home, tying the game, Chicago players and fans alike shrieked with glee.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Barnes once imbued their relationship odysseys with enough levity to keep the party going.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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There's no shame in finding levity amidst darkness, but there is something unmistakably phony about it here.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Let effort speak louder than frivolousness.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spaar’s colloquial flippancies only reinforces her fervency.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the unironic, light-hearted rom-com has been replaced with cynicism and flippancy.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Frivolity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frivolity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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