as in nothing
something of little importance
the state legislature has wasted its time on nonproblems and has ignored the serious challenges that we face
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Recent Examples of nonproblem
Trigger warnings attack a nonproblem with a meaningless blob of sensitivity signaling that in turn earns nothing but mockery from thinking people.
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Kyle Smith, National Review, 22 Feb. 2021
Ms Taitz seems to be trying to help the students with a nonproblem.
—WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018
That perhaps a big problem (nonproblem) this offense will have is figuring out how to distribute the ball so as to keep all the players with an appetite for scoring touchdowns well fed.
—Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 5 June 2018
Kyle Smith, National Review, 22 Feb. 2021
Ms Taitz seems to be trying to help the students with a nonproblem.
—WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018
That perhaps a big problem (nonproblem) this offense will have is figuring out how to distribute the ball so as to keep all the players with an appetite for scoring touchdowns well fed.
—Armando Salguero, miamiherald, 5 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonproblem
Noun
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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For Rayo’s Conference League play-off second leg against Belarusian side Neman Grodno in August, neither the desks for the media (a triviality) nor the toilets for disabled supporters (a disgrace) had been finished in time.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Pisces, home feels ripe for small changes.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Nonproblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonproblem. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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