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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Choose Furniture With Raised Legs McClain creates visual lightness by choosing seating that is raised up from the floor.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
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Highlights include the Jason, crafted using California construction — traditionally associated with house slippers — which lends the style an exceptionally soft and flexible lightness.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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But what pushed the situation from the realm of silliness to sinister was a US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife from their home in Caracas on January 3, 2026.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
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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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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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To our glee, the air mattresses floated him high in the water.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 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
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Scenes of Cameron trauma-bonding with peers Jane Fonda (Sasha Lane) and Adam Red Eagle (Forrest Goodluck) add some levity, but Cameron Post succeeds in its aim to haunt.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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There were serious moments and there was levity, sometimes almost simultaneously.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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