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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

Kylie is the biggest challenger for Christmas number one, with this sparkly bauble of pop frivolity.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 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

“Frying the small fish” is a term Delta uses to acknowledge the campy frivolity of some of the topics on her show.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

Suddenly, Dedd feels foolish, caught in her frivolity as if she were a kitten knotted in yam.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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