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Recent Examples of flippant My reasons: Numerous publications, including the Sentinel, have pointed out his flippant disregard for the criminal behavior of his players, with more than 30 players arrested during his time with the Gators. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025 The fact that she was sent home first (and met her elimination with a characteristically flippant and dismissive attitude). EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024 The five words that make up the album title aren't random or flippant. Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 16 May 2024 The flippant response to the assassination of a health care executive is a symptom of a far deeper societal wound — a systemic failure that threatens the very foundation of our democratic promise. Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for flippant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flippant
Adjective
  • Pair the bottoms with a cute bodysuit or match the top with skirts or shorts, and you're left with multiple outfits in one.
    Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
  • And the town of Brenham is filled with cute boutiques and restaurants.
    Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump has been pushing an imperialist vision that includes U.S. acquisition of Greenland, Panama, and — on a more facetious note — Canada.
    Andrew Solender, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
  • That quip no longer seems so facetious as a son of exiles who fled their homeland prepares to become America’s top diplomat.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This album embodies the playful, confident and bold nature of this Fire sign, with Gaga bringing out her inner theatre kid.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
  • With playful prints, fun embroideries, and the softest material, Stripe & Stare has something for everyone—even every astrological sign.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Some praised the Hitch star for looking happy and returning to music, while others said that the onstage moment of attempting to kiss Martinez was inappropriate.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • While booting a car may be an appropriate remedy to curb parking violations, booting a car that also immobilizes other non-offending vehicles is inappropriate.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The Camino is wise; its lessons come slowly, mile by mile, day by day.
    Daniela Diaz, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Even if the snow continuously falls, removing it before more than four inches accumulates is wise, as large amounts of snow are significantly more difficult to remove.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025

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“Flippant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flippant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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