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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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Rule out any more serious conditions.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Springsteen has been open over the years about navigating depression, which began to get serious during his early 30s.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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For Arsenal, consistency of performances and results is so important to Arteta, with the 43-year-old often highlighting its significance in building them back to being one of Europe’s elite sides.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His discreet thumbs-up and Natalie’s happy reaction make for the most earnest moment of the episode.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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There are no silly songs, just earnest covers strategically placed throughout the set to move along its storytelling.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Oceans 11 star said that being in such close proximity to major stars taught him an important lesson early in his career.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Later, Owsley Brown II served as board president during major funding drives to build the theater's facilities.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Disposable cameras are also giving Gen Z the ability to make more meaningful and authentic memories, according to Morgan.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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But for the actors, the most meaningful feedback has come from Springsteen’s family.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Appointments follow months of policy controversy The appointments mark the next step taken by Sumner County conservatives to pass the controversial policy, which has seen substantial pushback for First Amendment concerns.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Mamdani’s substantial campaign promises would require significant outside help to ultimately come to fruition, including cooperation from state legislators and Governor Kathy Hochul, who has vowed not to hike taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Such a slow start proved fatal to Yeovil, who went on to finish bottom of the table after being made to wait until October 26 for their first Huish Park victory at the seventh attempt.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after being taken away by paramedics, the father of Owens' four children was informed over the phone that her injury proved fatal.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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And while Playboi Carti isn’t regarded as the same caliber of lyricist as the others, his I Am Music project is too momentous to ignore.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Even for those players still working on the court, these Finals are only the beginning of what promises to be a momentous stretch for the league off it.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Unfrivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrivolous. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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