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as in serious
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as in important
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrivolous
Adjective
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If Haaland isn’t my choice here, there should be serious consideration at The Athletic about sacking me.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025 -
As for the safety of the drug, about 10% of the adults taking enlicitide experienced serious adverse events during the study and a similar share, about 12%, of those taking a placebo experienced adverse events in the study.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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While collective structure and movements are really important for Perez’s teams, his players must actively think about each decision on the pitch, not just robotically follow instructions from the coaching staff.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arn’s earnest philosophy starts to rub off on Grainier, wondering aloud about the cosmic stitching of the universe.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shawn Mendes Though nominated for three Grammy Awards between 2019 and 2020, the earnest Mendes has yet to land a win.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This skill ensures strategic clarity, fosters innovation and balances human insight with tech efficiency, enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful outcomes in dynamic workplaces.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since at least 2016, a substantial share of the royalties Archdeacon received from Stryker was related to his work on a Stryker implant known as the Pelvis II, a series of plates and screws used to repair pelvic fractures.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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The appeals court backed the jury’s decision that Trump would not stop defaming Carroll unless he was hit with a substantial financial penalty.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Yet a drumbeat of Mamdani’s past statements about Israel did not prove politically fatal in New York City in 2025.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The special explores theories about why the thieves targeted specific displays, who orchestrated this brazen operation and which fatal flaws in their plan ultimately led to their capture.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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On Saturday evening, Prince George made his debut at the Festival of Remembrance — a momentous step for the 12-year-old royal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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But the momentous opening will be without one of its stars.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Unfrivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrivolous. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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