as in lightness
a lack of seriousness often at an improper time
no one appreciates your flippancy during our religious services
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Recent Examples of flippancy
But, as Marian wrote in a letter, Lewes’s flippancy masked great conscience and heart.
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James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
Before the dominance of music streaming, fans could treat the coming and going of micro-genres with a jokey flippancy.
—Amos Barshad, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2023
Better to be careful than regret a moment of flippancy.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023
With the possible exception of Deadpool, no straight-as-an-arrow DC or Marvel superhero has exhibited this level of psycho flippancy, this antic dissociation from his own heroism.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2023
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James Wood, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
Before the dominance of music streaming, fans could treat the coming and going of micro-genres with a jokey flippancy.
—Amos Barshad, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2023
Better to be careful than regret a moment of flippancy.
—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2023
With the possible exception of Deadpool, no straight-as-an-arrow DC or Marvel superhero has exhibited this level of psycho flippancy, this antic dissociation from his own heroism.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flippancy
Noun
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Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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As Mindy Chen, Park provides both lightness and depth in a series that oscillates between kitsch and charm.Theresa Pichler, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is more than believable as Barnes strings together seemingly simple movements — flapping a leg on repeat, spinning with freedom and force, snapping her fingers with glee — whipping from one direction to the next like a gale wind.Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The future of TikTok, meanwhile, remains unclear, as the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Friday over a potential U.S. Whatever the outcome, here’s hoping people will continue raising their ya ya ya with glee.Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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And having a little bit of levity, having a little bit of denial, a little avoidance [is useful].John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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That job turned out to be a breakout role for Randolph, who together with Ali Larter as her mom Angela, have provided a welcome amount of levity to an otherwise tense drama about the dangers of pumping oil in West Texas.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
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All in all, 2024 ended up being a triumph for those who chose style and substance over flash and frivolity … generally a good fashion rule to live by, in my opinion.Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
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The holidays are a time of frivolity, socializing, and celebration—most of which usually comes with cocktails.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Flippancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flippancy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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