as in trifles
something of little importance
overlooked such trivialities as haphazardly folded napkins when rating the quality of restaurants
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Elegant trifles that prove a baking fail doesn’t mean failure at all.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Farmhands in the distance are harvesting hay, not only to provide winter fodder for animals but also to destroy seedling trees and shrubs that might otherwise overgrow the area, while distant plumes of smoke suggest the possible burning of fields after harvest for the same reason.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Oct. 2025
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This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Whether that money becomes a blessing or a curse may depend less on the number of zeros than on the method of transfer.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers players spoke in awe of the pitching performances, with opposing starters Tyler Glasnow and Cristopher Sánchez trading zeroes and combining to allow just one run over 12 1/3 innings.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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From smart food choices to better sleep routines, small changes can make a big difference for your digestion.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The weather service also noted that at this time, long-range forecasts are less certain, as even small changes in the weather now could change what happens next week.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Trivialities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trivialities. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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