1
as in minor
lacking importance
judges are getting sick of people bringing frivolous lawsuits
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2
as in silly
lacking in seriousness or maturity
when asked by the waiter if we wanted anything else that evening, we made a frivolous request for free drinks
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Recent Examples of frivolous
In the course of a few weeks, Paramount has bent the knee and paid $16 million to Donald Trump to resolve a frivolous lawsuit, giving him a huge victory over CBS News.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 July 2025
While many assume fashion is frivolous, the truth of the matter is our outward appearance can have a big impact on our lives.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 29 July 2025
Disney speaking up for gay people and presidents extracting money from news organizations via frivolous lawsuits come to mind.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
In 2023, a federal judge in Florida sanctioned Trump and Habba and ordered them to pay $1 million for filing a frivolous lawsuit, which alleged that Hillary Clinton and others conspired to damage Trump's reputation in the investigation into Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
—Sarah N. Lynch, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 July 2025
While many assume fashion is frivolous, the truth of the matter is our outward appearance can have a big impact on our lives.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 29 July 2025
Disney speaking up for gay people and presidents extracting money from news organizations via frivolous lawsuits come to mind.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
In 2023, a federal judge in Florida sanctioned Trump and Habba and ordered them to pay $1 million for filing a frivolous lawsuit, which alleged that Hillary Clinton and others conspired to damage Trump's reputation in the investigation into Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
—Sarah N. Lynch, USA Today, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frivolous
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Several minor incidents took place at polling stations in the central region of Cochabamba, Morales' political stronghold.—
Lucinda Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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One section of Long Beach Elementary School is also currently unusable, and there are minor leaks and water damage at eight other district schools.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Similar to the first film, families will enjoy silly slapstick mixed with great chemistry between Lohan and Curtis, who are just as good together.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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In one silly snap, Cannon could be seen wearing a red sweatsuit and posing with four of his kids.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Going directly from cooking inside the house and only trying my own food to trying small restaurants and traveling within a week’s span was a blessing.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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On a sunny morning in late June, his exercise regimen began with small steps: His right foot keeping pace with the treadmill, his left foot stationary, off to the side.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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About six months later, the Parker family — including Bernedoodle Ben, the household boss; and Toby, the energetic and goofy chocolate Labrador — moved into their new home.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aside from all the goofy mistakes and delays, use today’s influence to finish old work, especially work that requires thinking outside the box.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 July 2025
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Financial executives are confronted with a pressing issue as businesses quickly expand their cloud footprints: rising expenses with little visibility.—
Jyoti Shah,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The blistering pace of climate change gives little chance for species to genetically adapt, although some are changing their behaviors.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Attempts by deputies and paramedics to revive him were futile, and he was pronounced dead at 4:40 p.m.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Mexico later crashed out in the group stage, proving that hope is futile, but Ochoa’s class is timeless.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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This makes perfect sense as some expectations, especially trivial and old-fashioned etiquette, are no longer relevant in today's modern world.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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And nothing’s too trivial, including comparing his inauguration attendance with that of President Barack Obama.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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The girls are giddy; excited about their adventure.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
4 Aug. 2025
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The East German guards, many still in uniform but without their lethal machine guns, seemed amused, almost giddy.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Frivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frivolous. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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