frivolous

Example Sentences

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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

"So thank you to all of them. It seems such a frivolous word, but yeah, what else can I say?"

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Attorney and business advocacy groups have made public pleas to keep private equity out of the state’s legal landscape, worrying it fuels frivolous lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

It seemed so sad, so frivolous, that mere mortality, not judgment, kept him from it.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison