as in minor
lacking importance
we figured that the details were unimportant as long as we got the basic design correct
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Recent Examples of unimportant
The most important & unimportant poetry transpires when water & mirror separate you
into layers.
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Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Since Subway Takes is about strongly doubling down on spicy — and often unimportant — opinions, the podcast takes that format a step further by including a longer version of a filmed Subway Takes episode and then letting Rahma and Kuo chitchat with mics.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
And, with a range of darker shades often deemed unimportant to beauty brands, James says accurate shades are in the cards for L’Oreal Paris.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Farming out certain creative development processes to AI felt not only ethically wrong but also like key cognitive stages were being lost, skipped over, considered unimportant.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2025
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Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Since Subway Takes is about strongly doubling down on spicy — and often unimportant — opinions, the podcast takes that format a step further by including a longer version of a filmed Subway Takes episode and then letting Rahma and Kuo chitchat with mics.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
And, with a range of darker shades often deemed unimportant to beauty brands, James says accurate shades are in the cards for L’Oreal Paris.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Farming out certain creative development processes to AI felt not only ethically wrong but also like key cognitive stages were being lost, skipped over, considered unimportant.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimportant
Adjective
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Besides the home advantage, Pia Sundhage’s side had a minor edge on goal difference, which meant a draw would be enough for them.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Documents previously obtained by TMZ showed that Kim is pursuing primary physical custody and joint legal custody of her four minor children with Kroy.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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From beloved Broadway shows like Phantom of the Opera and Les Mis to newer favorites like Hamilton, check out some of the best musical names for your little Broadway baby.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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With their upper minor league depth worn thin, the Braves’ called on 19-year-old Didier Fuentes, who had little experience above A ball.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Regal is selling these services with a cost-savings pitch, but that may be trivial compared to the benefits of good customer service that technology can provide.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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While this matter may be trivial, family members not respecting how others present and share food can, over time, ruffle feathers in a household.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Otherwise their responses to art would be worthless.—
Charlotte Runcie
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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The incumbents protect the fort until the fort is worthless (cliche cf.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The general exhaustion consuming investors after months on a hair trigger isn’t an insignificant factor driving that view, according to several market participants, who nonetheless expressed little anxiety about the optimism that has driven stocks to record highs.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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That rise is pretty much insignificant, historically speaking.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall across most of east Central Florida.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Perhaps surprising, at-home tests come at a slight subscription premium.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Unimportant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimportant. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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