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as in serious
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as in important
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrivolous
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This surge in extreme heat drives up energy demand and poses serious health risks to vulnerable populations.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025 -
State police are looking for the driver involved in a crash on Interstate 91 in North Haven on Tuesday that left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
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Given how coveted full-backs are, this is an important move from Barca to tie down one of their most consistent performers.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Here are some important factors to consider: Availability: Not all providers cover every part of Austin.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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There are many earnest, unpretentious reasons to be a regular reader, from stepping into someone else’s shoes to escaping from the stress of day-to-day life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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With the beginning of the 2025 NFL preseason comes another earnest campaign — the fantasy football draft season.—
Gary Davenport,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Idle moments often lead to insight and meaningful process improvements.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Black girls and white girls raised in similar economic circumstances show no meaningful difference in mobility.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The tour's economic impact is substantial, boosting local businesses like hair salons and restaurants, and generating millions in revenue for cities.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Simmons said very few improvements have been made to the highway, even as the fatal accidents continue to happen.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The 2024 case was not fatal, health department spokesperson Kimberly Harry indicated on July 28.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Lovato’s casual dessert run marks a momentous occasion.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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Back in 2022, Gilbert marked the 10-year anniversary of that momentous night in the bar.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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“Unfrivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrivolous. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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