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as in minor
lacking importance
that's an inconsequential problem compared to the other issues
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2
as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
an inconsequential error that does nothing to lessen the value of the report
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as in unreasonable
not using or following good reasoning
an inconsequential line of argument that did little to further the prosecution's case
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Recent Examples of inconsequential
Gabbard’s appointment was full of risk from the start because of her background, but her inconsequential impact on actual matters of policy might be one more reason to downsize the bloated national-security infrastructure put in place during the panic that gripped America after 9/11.
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Estimated savings on the order of $50 million annually at smaller airports is inconsequential, given that the cost of TSA officers is around $120 million per week.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
That proved costly, as Valdez only allowed one more hit for the rest of his outing, an inconsequential double by Ceddanne Rafaela in the bottom of the fourth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Utterly, unbearably inconsequential.
—Elena Megalos, Longreads, 31 Mar. 2026
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Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Estimated savings on the order of $50 million annually at smaller airports is inconsequential, given that the cost of TSA officers is around $120 million per week.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
That proved costly, as Valdez only allowed one more hit for the rest of his outing, an inconsequential double by Ceddanne Rafaela in the bottom of the fourth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Utterly, unbearably inconsequential.
—Elena Megalos, Longreads, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconsequential
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The Chicago Cubs Triple-A affiliate had a night game Friday, and the infielder wanted the extra time to rest about a month into the grueling minor-league season.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The recent Mother’s Day confrontation at Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse in Little Rock arrived accompanied by cellphone footage, influencer commentary, competing eyewitness narratives, reaction videos and enough online forensic analysis to qualify as a minor branch of cable-news jurisprudence.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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OnStage in Bedford began performing plays and musicals over 40 years ago in buildings the organization leased from the city for a nominal fee.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Unprocessed marijuana typically can fetch more than $600 a pound on the open market, depending on the category, but manufacturers often report to the state’s tracking system unrealistic nominal sales, often as low as a penny or dollar a pound, Lambert said.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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This siloed approach places an unreasonable burden on manufacturing teams to integrate disparate AI systems, reconcile conflicting recommendations and synthesize insights manually.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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As the complaints piled on, Congress voted to expand the powers of the FMC via the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), giving the agency the authority to investigate and penalize carriers for unreasonable practices.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Four nations will be making their debut next month, including tiny Curaçao, the smallest by population ever to qualify.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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My husband loves that this particular style is infused with a touch of precious metal to give off a slight metallic sheen.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Hz to 240 Hz, 360 Hz, and beyond, with each jump promising a slight visual feedback edge for competitive players.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Institutional trading desks spend enormous amounts of time studying behavior, emotional responses and risk tolerance because markets constantly pressure people into making irrational decisions.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The bullish argument goes that earnings season went better than expected, so the rally isn’t irrational.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Below, shop the best little black dresses inspired by Michele’s posh, minimalist look for under $60 at Amazon, including knee-length, midi, and maxi options.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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More than 100 little, laughing faces were yelling thank you.—
Brian Lamar,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Where the Parallels Still Matter Despite these differences, the similarities are not trivial.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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A hill of beans isn't so trivial anymore.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequential. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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