as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
the boys were scolded for joking during the funeral service, which was hardly the time for frivolity
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Recent Examples of frivolity
Yet, for all the frivolities, there are some key differences to consider, chiefly in the domestic schedules.
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
To see a neighborhood this affluent leveled feels, for a moment, like proof that a storm or quake or fire does not care about frivolities like net worth.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This film is a lyrical study of beauty and identity that balances the weight of internalized shame with the frivolity of a burgeoning romance.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
To see a neighborhood this affluent leveled feels, for a moment, like proof that a storm or quake or fire does not care about frivolities like net worth.
—Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
This film is a lyrical study of beauty and identity that balances the weight of internalized shame with the frivolity of a burgeoning romance.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frivolity
Noun
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Has more of that Innocent Man lightness and exuberance than most of the stuff on his later records, and benefits from it.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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Gaura: With its wispy, butterfly-like blossoms, gaura adds lightness and motion to garden beds.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Guests applaud with glee as the couple make their way back down the aisle and share a dip and a kiss!—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Democrats are experiencing a devilish glee as MAGA World clashes over the Trump administration’s push to defuse conspiracy theories surrounding the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
Noun
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For more on how the show walks the line between grimness and levity, check out How Food Tie-Ins Balance Darkness and Delight .—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The advice for England fans seeking levity and distraction amid the team’s intense start to their European Championship defence was to flick over to ITV X, the streaming platform for one of the UK’s Euros broadcasters, for the wildest subplot of the tournament.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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But the current moment, typified by stars like Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Charli XCX, tends to be about showcasing one’s sexuality ironically, or with an acid flippancy, or from behind a mask, or with a certain cool stance of meta control.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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But the flippancy of the phrase belies the detailed precision with which the Sky plan to manufacture 3-point looks.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Frivolity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frivolity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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