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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
Adjective
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Some lawns may only need a minor nutrient application, which is usually permitted at any time.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Rumfield’s minor-league numbers were strong, but he was blocked in the Bronx by Ben Rice, who has become a star at first base.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Israeli forces seized a 12th-century Crusader castle in southern Lebanon, as Israel intensifies its farthest incursion into the country in 26 years, despite a nominal ceasefire.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
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Achraf Hakimi, despite his nominal position, rarely plays on the right or at the back, and instead is often high and central as an extra midfielder and to provide the right-winger with underlapping runs.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Last year’s conference-final loss to the Florida Panthers — an ugly result for an overmatched roster that had spent the regular season outkicking its coverage, maximizing its performance and raising expectations to an unreasonable level — is on that ledger, too.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That lingering inventory, which has drawn criticism from fans who believe the list prices are unreasonable, is a principal feature of the governing body’s ticket pricing strategy.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The finish is short, with lingering notes of citrus, pepper, and a slight mineral edge.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That slight tweak—far from the grandiose promise of political revolution—might find power in the voters’ verdict.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 May 2026
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Like to me, acting is an irrational act.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In conditions where the discount rate is compressed by policy and asset prices rise persistently, investors are not irrational to de-prioritize the footnotes.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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More than two months into the season the Red Sox still rank among MLB’s most disappointing clubs, and a wholesale staff purge has done little to change the team’s fortunes.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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But that is likely to matter little in the vote, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to dominate amid a fragmented opposition and ongoing violence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Just as people once defaulted to Google for trivial questions, many now turn to ChatGPT as a reflex.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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From time cost to financial cost The financial side of the ghost tax is no longer trivial.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Inconsequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconsequential. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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