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as in serious
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as in important
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrivolous
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Farther inland, strong and persistent winds will still pose serious problems.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026 -
The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sleep disturbances While marijuana’s mild sedating and relaxing effects can sometimes help people who have difficulty falling asleep, experts say there are several important things to consider before using it as a sleep aid.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In erasing these concepts, or transforming them into meaningless slogans, the recent right-wing campaign of educational suppression seeks to eliminate an important means of understanding Black history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Their flock consists largely of interns and junior staffers, earnest but broke.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The movie is like a version of Waiting for Guffman (1996) in which the Christopher Guest character was not a buffoon but an earnest striver with grit and (significant) talent.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence reports indicate Russia is assembling forces for a major aerial attack.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jenner, like her sister Kim Kardashian, has often turned to Margiela for her most major moments, with an affinity for the house’s sensual, body-exulting designs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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This approach emphasizes meaningful pieces that tell a story over instant gratification.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Despite their remarkable flexibility, today’s soft artificial muscles struggle to deliver meaningful force.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
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The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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The combined battery weight is substantial, tipping the scales at approximately 640 lb and 666 lb, respectively, reflecting the system’s focus on long-range capability and durability for a full-size MPV platform.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer earlier this month proved to Carlson and other Minnesotans that the potential for danger as an observer was not abstract.—
Michael Williams,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Noem has been under increasing scrutiny following Saturday’s fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal authorities in Minneapolis.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Chicago’s home crowd will create a few momentous moments, and the Rams haven’t handled those the best away from home recently.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Kelson isn’t going to do anything so momentous as save everyone from the virus, even if his last act as a doctor provides a sliver of hope in that regard.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Unfrivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrivolous. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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