frivolity
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, fashion—that is, clothing that changes for the sake of change—became associated with frivolity and femininity.
But other actors' contributions confer a weight to the story that balances out the frivolity.
From Salon
Hawaii, matching Congress’s frivolity, ratified the ERA 32 minutes after it flew through the Senate.
From Washington Post
It’s not insignificant that “The Bold Type” took seriously the fantasies of teenage girls and young women, groups historically derided for the supposed frivolity of their wants.
From Washington Post
But frivolity is another driver of sales, keeping Will Cooper, a senior vice president and general merchandise manager of shoes, bags and accessories at Saks Fifth Avenue, bullish on heels.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
