1
as in minor
lacking importance
why spend so much time on trivial decisions, like whether the soda should be regular or diet?
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2
as in slight
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
figured that restaurant customers wouldn't notice such a trivial surcharge on their bill
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Recent Examples of trivial
Throw in a glut of unique identifiers, though, and the job of tying an individual or multiple people to that vehicle becomes trivial—and not something anyone can simply opt out of.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 17 June 2026
That should represent a non-trivial upgrade from Verizon’s cheapest current unlimited-data subscription, the Unlimited Welcome option introduced in August 2023.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
But the issues his administration dealt with were not trivial.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 17 June 2026
That should represent a non-trivial upgrade from Verizon’s cheapest current unlimited-data subscription, the Unlimited Welcome option introduced in August 2023.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Yet a quiet bohemia remains alive in his work—an insistence that much can exist within a passing, seemingly trivial moment.
—Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
But the issues his administration dealt with were not trivial.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivial
Adjective
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The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries and declined the offer to be transported to a nearby hospital.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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After signing a minor-league deal earlier in the month, outfielder Jarred Kelenic was entered into the Texas Rangers’ starting lineup in the 6-4 extra-innings loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday at Globe Life Field.—
Cal Phillips,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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The team has improved so much that its 1-1 draw against powerhouse Brazil was a slight disappointment.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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After selling baklava at the Stock Show, the Unlus rented their first resraurant space in a small Eighth Avenue food hall.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The Tyumen refinery, one of the country's most modern and complex, has a nominal capacity of around 8 million metric tons per year.—
Ron Popeski,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Self-park options are available for overnight guests for a nominal fee, and the hotel is dog-friendly (no additional fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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There, officers found the little girl with severe, life-threatening injuries.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Instead, Defendants appear to be actively undermining the restoration of the Kennedy Center’s name, in a petty act of defiance.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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The two deaths join a long list of other instances of Black Americans dying in interactions with police after accusations of petty criminal offenses.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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When the shape or style of your cube is unimportant, look for high-capacity ice cube trays that hold a dozen cubes or more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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But that doesn't mean the data is unimportant or meaningless, especially when HRV is considered alongside other health information such as sleep quality, resting heart rate, activity levels, recovery patterns or stress metrics.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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With the last cut here issued in December 2025 and the potential for rates to actually increase later this year not insignificant, borrowers hoping for some rate relief will have to look elsewhere.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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At the time, the comment felt insignificant.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“Trivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trivial. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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