unfrivolous

adjective

Definition of unfrivolousnext
1
as in serious

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2
as in important

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrivolous
  1. serious
  2. important
  3. earnest
  4. major
  5. meaningful
  6. substantial
  7. fatal
  8. momentous
Adjective
  • And with a game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, that streak has a serious chance to continue.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of serious
Adjective
  • Under the Lanham Act, proof of intentional infringement is important for such cases to be awarded in punitive damage—meaning that $53.6 million of the original award will not be granted.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • This process delays prosecutors who are racing against the clock, potentially jeopardizing important cases.
    Zellnor Myrie, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of important
Adjective
  • But keeping track of the NBA’s ever-evolving broadcast rotation can turn even an earnest fan into Charlie Kelly in the mailroom.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What sets Fay apart, too, is the harmonious amalgamation of characteristically Italian design with the sensibility of New England—and its earnest commitment not to appropriating or copying a certain aesthetic, but to embracing it authentically and blending it perfectly with Fay’s own design values.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of earnest
Adjective
  • The current mix of drought and ferocious winds have proved to be prime conditions for a major fire.
    Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Key Background There are three major fires still burning in the vicinity of Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has burned more than 23,000 acres, and the Eaton Fire, which has burned more than 14,000.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of major
Adjective
  • Audiences have steadily been shifting towards valuing meaningful connections with brands that resonate on an emotional level.
    Forbes, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Laminar is for the discerning individual with a global outlook across cultures, ideas, places and meaningful connections.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of meaningful
Adjective
  • An impressive showing could have landed a substantial free-agent deal.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • In addition, some programs, including MIT Sloan and NYU Stern, have recently introduced test-optional policies or alternatives like Executive Assessment (EA) scores for candidates with substantial work experience.
    Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • In 2023, Fort Liberty was ranked top among fatal overdoses in the military between 2017 and 2021, WCNC Charlotte reported.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Another fishing ship appears on the horizon, but its sailors made the fatal mistake of steering into an iceberg.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of fatal
Adjective
  • While the certification of votes served as a ceremonial completion to the turbulent 2024 election, the day also marked a momentous anniversary of the violent mob that stormed the Capitol four years ago, when Trump supporters attempted to disrupt the count.
    Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This was a momentous milestone at Mile High, and before the game, the nerves were palpable.
    Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of momentous
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unfrivolous

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