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Recent Examples of unserious
For many in public health, this moment felt like the final straw, proof that the Make America Healthy Again movement is dangerous, unserious, and must be fought head-on or ignored altogether.
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Tom W. Johnson, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
The movie is a ridiculous takedown of how silly this industry is, and how unserious Brat Summer was.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 26 Jan. 2026
The duo’s sense of humor shines through, highlighting how unserious contemporary hip-hop culture can be when displaced from its original context.
—Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Socialists keep dreaming of collectivism as New Yorkers suffer from unserious housing policy.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Tom W. Johnson, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
The movie is a ridiculous takedown of how silly this industry is, and how unserious Brat Summer was.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 26 Jan. 2026
The duo’s sense of humor shines through, highlighting how unserious contemporary hip-hop culture can be when displaced from its original context.
—Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Socialists keep dreaming of collectivism as New Yorkers suffer from unserious housing policy.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unserious
Adjective
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But until that moment, the one when Towns sank a seemingly unimportant bucket during what turned into a 49-point decimation of the 76ers, those types of shots had evaporated.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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His decision not to include a female gold medalist sent a clear message to the nation about how unimportant women’s wins are to the White House.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For any non-frivolous claim that does not exceed $50,000, CBS will pay all costs of the arbitration, and reimburse any filing fees you may be required to pay.—
CBS News Philadelphia Staff,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Every hour spent fighting a frivolous lawsuit is an hour taken away from the seniors and families who need care.—
Nick Payzant,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whimsy reigns at Sawgrass Mills, but its architecture is not at all trivial.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Does this sound like a trivial use of the human intellect?—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The loss of an E/A-18G Growler is not insignificant.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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While seemingly humdrum, seemingly insignificant activity like that which the intelligence officer said is taking place outside the Pentagon can yield valuable information.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every detail of Canadian/American (and the slash here is intentionally indicating a romantic relationship versus a friend or co-worker vibe) civics was sillier than the last.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is too silly or simple.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their low-profile design pairs effortlessly with any kind of pants, while the light pink leather accents add a subtle pop of color to the classic white exterior.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Superior rooms are furnished in cherry wood, while premium rooms swap in lighter sycamore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Published in the journal Matter, the underlying mechanisms behind the inferior photochemical of polymer acceptor and develops a method to enhance both efficiency and stability through small-molecule incorporation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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February storms brought fresh snow to the Sierra Nevada, but California’s snowpack remains far smaller than average during a winter that has brought record warmth across much of the West.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Unserious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unserious. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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