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Recent Examples of unserious
The unserious image conveys how much the drama has become a parody of itself.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
But suspending the sitting vice president is exactly why Bluesky is unserious & doomed to fail.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
Ellie is portrayed as a plucky, unserious little girl throughout Season 2, as if she’s barely grown a day past fourteen (and this isn’t helped by Bella’s youthful looks).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In an effort to dissuade the unserious traveler, entrance fees to the Galápagos National Park were recently doubled to $200 per person.
—Robin Catalano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
But suspending the sitting vice president is exactly why Bluesky is unserious & doomed to fail.
—Morgan Kromer, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
Ellie is portrayed as a plucky, unserious little girl throughout Season 2, as if she’s barely grown a day past fourteen (and this isn’t helped by Bella’s youthful looks).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
In an effort to dissuade the unserious traveler, entrance fees to the Galápagos National Park were recently doubled to $200 per person.
—Robin Catalano, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unserious
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Indeed, Defendant’s failure to remedy his harassment sent a message that women’s complaints were unimportant further creating a hostile environment.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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For heart and brain health, the key is eating nuts regularly, while the timing is unimportant.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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In the course of a few weeks, Paramount has bent the knee and paid $16 million to Donald Trump to resolve a frivolous lawsuit, giving him a huge victory over CBS News.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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While many assume fashion is frivolous, the truth of the matter is our outward appearance can have a big impact on our lives.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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But there is no man with a hammer; the happy man lives at his ease, and trivial daily cares faintly agitate him like the wind in the aspen-tree — and all goes well.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Compared to these leaps in capability, specs like a cabin atmosphere of 2,900 feet—even while cruising at 41,000 feet—may seem trivial.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Their nervous systems treated it as a neutral, even insignificant event instead of interpreting it as a personal danger.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Not insignificant is the fact that Nike is planning on expanding this highly successful and lucrative line in late summer and fall, with the Vomero Plus and Vomero Premium that will feature unforeseen levels of cushioning sure to please all runners.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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There were no costumes, no silly dances or hit parodies.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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That may sound silly to some, Foster said, but the work done by the Environmental Protection Agency in placing bands on birds and following the migration of bees informs officials about the impact of projects on the environment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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The school mascot is the Captains and colors are red, navy and light blue.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day (usually 3–7 p.m.).—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The Kitchen by Cooking with Que is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays as a small café. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@freepress.com.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Bringing bold wallpaper into a small space can be a fun way to add a bit of a ‘wow’ factor, and that is precisely what Laws did in this 40-square-foot half-bath.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Unserious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unserious. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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