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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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
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Any piece of art begins in triviality.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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But with an opportunity to add a player such as Giannis, such triviality can be left for another day (or by the Heat shaving another salary at the deadline).—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Apparently even a small change in fabric can lead to big jumping gains, which is why suits are closely monitored by regulating agencies.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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Figure skating provides another striking example where small changes in body positioning can dramatically affect the athlete’s performance.—
Amy Pope,
The Conversation,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Nonproblem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonproblem. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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