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as in flimsiness
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as in unsoundness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insubstantiality
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The Federal Police deployed a massive show of force — including armored vehicles and heavy weaponry — to apprehend a small group, creating a media spectacle that starkly contrasted with the flimsiness of the legal case.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The top is extra supportive thanks to an extended bottom and somehow offers cleavage without flimsiness.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Based on Alaïa Jade’s public reputation and the structural unsoundness of the bell tower, Smullen thinks an accidental death is likely.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
21 Nov. 2025
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In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Sep. 2019
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Wolves fans knew how to prey on Arsenal’s fragility.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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When Constanze reaches her breaking point, Mozart’s imbecility is exposed as fragility.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the frustration that Matheson felt about the earlier diagnosis, the surgeon’s words served as a reminder about the precariousness of professional football.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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There, many of Cale’s pet fascinations, like the precariousness of memory and the lacuna between yourself and other people, opened themselves up with a lovely quietness.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lawler says couples should keep healthy friendships outside of relationships, and that while jealousy and insecurity can be toxic, being protective of what’s important to you in a relationship is a normal reaction.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The reports say housing insecurity was the biggest reason for the increase, as people moving out or becoming homeless were not able to keep their pets and then surrendered them to the shelter.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bulgaria appoints caretaker government SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova on Wednesday appointed a caretaker government ahead of another round of parliamentary elections in April in a bid to stave off the country's political instability and economic woes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Deport the immigrants, create financial instability for Black folks, destroy reproductive rights for women.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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The recent private jobs reports released from ADP also showed unsteadiness.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Insubstantiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insubstantiality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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