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
His hope, though, is that foundations, corporations or people whose wealth makes his seem trivial will take an interest in the project and its potential.
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And, in a way, Marian breaking up with Larry seems trivial.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
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
And nothing’s too trivial, including comparing his inauguration attendance with that of President Barack Obama.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And, in a way, Marian breaking up with Larry seems trivial.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
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
And nothing’s too trivial, including comparing his inauguration attendance with that of President Barack Obama.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivial
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In December 2022, Kendra Licari was arrested and charged with two counts of stalking a minor, two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the arrest warrant obtained by NBC News.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Licari's mom was arrested and charged with two counts of stalking a minor and two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime, according to NBC News.—
Beth Sobol,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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On the Forest end, there is a slight sense that some fans almost relish the idea of being disliked.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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The August survey, though, may indicate a slight rebound.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The slightly smaller Packer Style Ham (17 pounds) sold for $18,500.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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Another substantial difference was that my dad had 400,000-plus [NASA] people supporting him, while Ed had Tenzing [Norgay] and a small supporting cast of expedition Sherpas and climbers.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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As California has grappled with the ghost student swarms, officials have debated instituting a nominal fee to add friction to the system of applying.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Yes, the space agency has a nominal landing date in 2027 for the Artemis III mission, but no credible space industry officials believe that date is real.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
21 Aug. 2025
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In an environment like that of Gaza today, where most people live in tents or shelters with very little clean water, and with much of the sewage system destroyed, illness is rife and people with weakened immunity are at even greater risk, all the aid agencies said.—
Dawoud Abu Alkas,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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There is so little other plot besides Kaylor’s seemingly endless personal suffering.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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How petty and pathetic and thin skinned could this administration get?—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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As Virginia's next Governor, Abigail will continue to put petty political games aside, put Virginia first, and stand up to the chaos in Washington to deliver for the Commonwealth — because that's the leadership Virginians deserve.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Porter County Attorney Scott McClure stressed that the label of barndominium was technically unimportant as the percentage of the structure given over to storage was the true classifying characteristic.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Defendant’s failure to remedy his harassment sent a message that women’s complaints were unimportant further creating a hostile environment.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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The 38-year-old Uruguayan forward and Inter Miami star is known for his fiery personality, no matter how major or insignificant the game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The range around 77% was tight and insignificant across age groups, gender, race, marital status, having children under 18 or not, full time vs. non-full time employment, union household or not, and income.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Trivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trivial. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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