as in meaningless
having no meaning
a pointless remark that left everyone scratching their heads in confusion
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Recent Examples of pointless
Roy thought these questions were pointless.
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Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Without that friction, the already uneven exchange of time and energy between performers and audiences across mediums seems pointless.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
These powerful messages raise the bar so high that small, realistic steps feel pointless.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The American clan wallows in a life of pointless opulence in a Spanish villa, discussing designer clothes and snarking at servants and each other.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Without that friction, the already uneven exchange of time and energy between performers and audiences across mediums seems pointless.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
These powerful messages raise the bar so high that small, realistic steps feel pointless.
—Stuart A. Spencer, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The American clan wallows in a life of pointless opulence in a Spanish villa, discussing designer clothes and snarking at servants and each other.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pointless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pointless
meaningless
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Shemar Bartholomew and Jaylin Simpson played in the meaningless regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings, but the Packers likely won’t rely on them for meaningful snaps in 2026.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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But the truth is no one feels tired when the Cactus League games begin, and meaningless exhibitions serve as an appetizer for the season ahead.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Pointless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointless. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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