as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
his flippant comment that the poor save on taxes offended many people
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Recent Examples of flippant
My reasons: Numerous publications, including the Sentinel, have pointed out his flippant disregard for the criminal behavior of his players, with more than 30 players arrested during his time with the Gators.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
The fact that she was sent home first (and met her elimination with a characteristically flippant and dismissive attitude).
—EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The five words that make up the album title aren't random or flippant.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 16 May 2024
The flippant response to the assassination of a health care executive is a symptom of a far deeper societal wound — a systemic failure that threatens the very foundation of our democratic promise.
—Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025
The fact that she was sent home first (and met her elimination with a characteristically flippant and dismissive attitude).
—EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The five words that make up the album title aren't random or flippant.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 16 May 2024
The flippant response to the assassination of a health care executive is a symptom of a far deeper societal wound — a systemic failure that threatens the very foundation of our democratic promise.
—Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flippant
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In December 2024, the brand opened a cute hut that could have been plucked out of a Disney cartoon on the beach of the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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Okay, but how cute is Meghan’s dog, Guy? Love him!!!!—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Given this is an AMA, there is no clear way to tell if Perkins was being facetious or not.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trump has been pushing an imperialist vision that includes U.S. acquisition of Greenland, Panama, and — on a more facetious note — Canada.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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Designers are leaning into contrast, pairing breezy fabrics with tailored precision while a muted yet playful color palette sets the tone.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Scott’s act of mass ventriloquism—patient, playful, physically astute and ultimately brave—clarifies something at the heart of Chekhov’s play.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Calumet City Elementary District 155 Board recently censured one of its members, Lamarr Miller, after learning he previously was disciplined for inappropriate behavior with students.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Identify scenarios where human oversight is essential and prevent inappropriate AI autonomy over sensitive business areas.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Flippant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flippant. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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