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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfrivolous
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Half a century later, the nation’s environmental problems are a lot less visible, but not, for that reason, any less serious.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Even in healthy children, measles can cause serious illness and death.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Later, Mercury in Aries aligns with Chiron, opening the door for honest conversations that can repair something important.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Sleep stages differ in important ways, Monika Schönauer, a sleep researcher at the University of Freiburg, who wasn’t involved in the study, told me.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This latest saga between these long-time rivals began in earnest on Monday evening in the bottom of the sixth.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, environmental contractors will launch abatement measures in earnest inside the massive, 190,000-square-foot structure, just east of Dunkin’ Park.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Jayson Tatum also suffered an apparent calf injury, which is a major concern for a player just under a year removed from an Achilles injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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In dozens of markets, including San Diego and Sacramento, Nexstar would own multiple major TV network affiliates.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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One exchange can create meaningful alignment.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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And while her acting resume remains extensive, her songwriting has become an equally meaningful outlet.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The motion also argued that Chris Gerodemos was a present danger to extortion Victim #2 and his entire family, if released, and a substantial risk to threaten, injure, or intimidate a prospective witness.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The new era of college basketball, with unlimited transfers, players and their agents negotiating substantial salaries and big schools’ poaching of the best mid-major players – there’s no other way to put it – only increases the distance between the power schools and everyone else.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shootings of three adults in Baldwin Park last week — two of whom were a married couple, officials said, who were being mourned by their college-age children.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police have arrested a man on murder and firearm charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Stratford earlier this month.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Thursday, April 30, was supposed to be a momentous day for Ben Collins and The Onion.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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While adjusting to life back on Earth, the Artemis II astronauts have helped the space agency prepare for the next moon missions under the program while also capitalizing on the significant public interest in the momentous venture with a series of public appearances.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unfrivolous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfrivolous. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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