frivolous
Example Sentences
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These products often look frivolous from the outside, but they sit inside a broader ecosystem of monetizable attachment.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Fox’s legal theory is not frivolous, but it is far from a slam dunk.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
In an era when “affordability” has become a buzzword, consumers are cautious about spending — and buying items that could be deemed frivolous may make less sense to them.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
The plaintiffs counter that it’s the city that has prolonged the proceedings by not living up to its agreement and pursuing frivolous appeals, piling up legal bills.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Not only was music viewed as frivolous on this side of the river, but I would only make more enemies by playing while my bunkmates tried to sleep or study.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Vocabulary lists containing frivolous
Grade 10, List 1
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