as in trivialities
something of little importance
let us not speak of trifles when our nation may be going to war
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as in flirts
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun
do not trifle with me unless you mean to ask me to marry you
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as in plays
to spend time in aimless activity
spent a lazy afternoon trifling on the front porch
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Recent Examples of trifles
Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Elegant trifles that prove a baking fail doesn’t mean failure at all.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Save as a collection on MyRecipes Cobblers, sky-high trifles, bundt cakes, cookies – there are so many impressive and delicious desserts for celebrating Thanksgiving.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Elegant trifles that prove a baking fail doesn’t mean failure at all.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Strawberries are delicious in cobblers, trifles, and crisps.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifles
Verb
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Reeves flirts with Michael Douglas territory in this Eli Roth erotic thriller that’s not especially good but is interesting as an acting exercise.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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Columbus, Ohio, could approach its daily record high of 83 degrees Saturday, while San Antonio, Texas, flirts with a daily record of 93 degrees.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The military plays only an advisory role in the American system, giving input to the president’s deliberations but not otherwise independently adjudicating whether his or her decision is wise.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of Sunday’s premiere, Randolph and actress Ali Larter, who plays Ainsley’s mother on the show, spoke to the Star-Telegram about the Norris family dynamic going into season 2.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The smoke version offers a minimalist vibe, while the amber and rose variety will bring warm, inviting hues to any table.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Of course, a pipeline is small beer compared to the world’s largest island, Greenland, laden with energy resources and rare earths.—
Llewellyn King,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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No one has ever rushed to the theatre for the sake of Hero and Claudio, the secondary lovers, whose wooings and sunderings, though eventful, seem like very small beer compared with the rich flirtatious spirits of the primary pair.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Trifles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trifles. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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