as in neglect
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Recent Examples of short shrift
Yet, while the cultural and political significance of Bad Bunny’s performance cannot be denied, up until the actual halftime show this year, the potency and nuance of his music seemed to get short shrift.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
This is not about cutting corners or giving the environment short shrift.
—Carlina Rivera, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Indeed, there might not be anything of substance, or potentially given a short shrift of handwaving.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Darnold, who by NFL rules was required to meet the media Wednesday and after Friday's practice, also made short shrift of questions about his injury.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
This is not about cutting corners or giving the environment short shrift.
—Carlina Rivera, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Indeed, there might not be anything of substance, or potentially given a short shrift of handwaving.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Darnold, who by NFL rules was required to meet the media Wednesday and after Friday's practice, also made short shrift of questions about his injury.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short shrift
Noun
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People with serious mental illness continue to suffer in jails repeatedly criticized for violence, neglect, isolation, staffing shortages, and inadequate mental health care.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Noun
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What makes the Olsen twins stand out from that era is their complete disregard for those conventions.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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To then have individuals exploit that tragedy for personal gain demonstrates a complete disregard for basic human decency.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Short shrift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short%20shrift. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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