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frivolity

[fri-vol-i-tee] / frɪˈvɒl ɪ ti /


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The vulgar kitsch of “The Housemaid” is its silly secret weapon, and it’s Seyfried who stays reloading the ammunition, making sure that this hefty dose of frivolity is as unforgettable as its conventionally prestigious contemporaries.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

The media’s historical focus on higher-profile candidates and outsiders may reflect not press frivolity but rather genuine shifts in voter sentiment during periods of discontent with conventional politicians and established governance approaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Mixing humour and politics - a tactic social scientists call "tactical frivolity" - is not new.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Meanwhile, fashion—that is, clothing that changes for the sake of change—became associated with frivolity and femininity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

When the young commander of the guard declared his love for her, she rejected him simply because his frivolity startled her.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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