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
There are dozens of other pending regulations across the Education Department and other agencies, ranging from relatively trivial updates to sweeping policies that carry weighty implications for the nation's schools and businesses.
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Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Out of a trivial tension, an intimate and unsettling face-to-face confrontation suddenly arises.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Compared with all that has been lost here in L.A., the devastation of Runyon Canyon and other hiking trails is trivial.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, a small (but not trivial) minority of Republican spending hawks has been complaining that current levels of military spending are too high.
—Matthew Yglesias, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
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Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Out of a trivial tension, an intimate and unsettling face-to-face confrontation suddenly arises.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Compared with all that has been lost here in L.A., the devastation of Runyon Canyon and other hiking trails is trivial.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, a small (but not trivial) minority of Republican spending hawks has been complaining that current levels of military spending are too high.
—Matthew Yglesias, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivial
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The good news is there were no injuries or reports of significant damage from the wreckage, but the FAA confirmed one report of minor damage to a vehicle located in South Caicos.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Dad Drank Too Many 'Tall Boys,' Then Passed Out on His Baby Daughter, Causing 'Horrific' Suffocation While none of the suspects were injured during the incident, one officer from the Clovis Police Department was treated and released for a minor injury to their hand, the press release explained.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The French fashion house pointed to a slight improvement in Asia Pacific and North America sales across its Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta brands, but did not provide details on specific markets.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last year, a pair of researchers claimed that the shockwaves of the shutdown could be felt as far as the moon, causing a slight dip in lunar surface temperatures.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Is what he’s done a small sample size thing or something more?—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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No matter if they’re labeled green, farmers’ or artisans’ markets, the gatherings are a source of one-stop shopping for specialty goods that help patrons kick their cooking up a notch while also supporting small businesses.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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That term traditionally implies a nominal or even negligible sum of money, which this was not.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Cultural battles are waged over single-gender bathrooms, diversity quotas, and female sports leagues — all under the same nominal movement.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Feb. 2025
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The action is widely seen as taking aim at China, although the U.S. imports little steel directly from the country.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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There's little to do besides replacing the tires and occasionally flushing the transmission fluid.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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What does revoking Biden's security clearance accomplish other than satisfy a petty grievance of a childish man?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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The purview of his catalogue narrowed, focusing on refining a reputation as a petty king in rap and in relationships.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Starting on this note reduces the chances that your soon-to-be ex will feel dismissed or unimportant.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the latter, an anthropology student is consumed by her research on a rare female pharaoh that her colleagues dismiss as unimportant.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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The number of Blacks polled is statistically insignificant in comparison with all other races polled.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The service isn’t a sudden response to recent discourse around healthcare in the music industry, though the timing isn’t insignificant.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Trivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trivial. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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