trivia

noun

Definition of trivianext
as in nonsense

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Recent Examples of trivia The 32-ounce cups come with a lid, straw and a bookmark with Chick-fil-A trivia. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026 The Hum, Covington After a recent rebranding, this Covington restaurant, bar and trivia spot announced its permanent closure on social media. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025 Hop Atomica will host a beer theme trivia. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 Bargoers love The Ark's trivia and Singo (like bingo, but with song clips), and foodies enjoy a menu packed with comfort dishes like burgers, clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and fish and chips. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trivia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trivia
  1. nonsense
  2. claptrap
  3. follies
  4. bunk
  5. drivel
  6. trash
  7. humbug
Noun
  • Statham, who turned 59 this summer and is still in incredible shape, performs on his usual high-octane, no-time-for-nonsense level.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The nonsense began last year as a stunt tied to a cryptocurrency group, but more recently has been linked to groups protesting league policies.
    — Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of nonsense
Noun
  • The post-1945 explosion in birth rates coincided with the rise of the television age and the profusion of social science claptrap to serve and soothe a nation anxious in its affluence.
    — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
  • That’s in contrast with Andrew’s lexicon of touchy-feely claptrap, all seemingly declarations of support and empathy but, ultimately, hollow.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of claptrap
Noun
  • The broader opportunity costs of the United States’ Middle Eastern follies are even more insidious.
    — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For example, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, perhaps the most serious attempt to eliminate fiscal follies, promised to gradually reduce federal deficits until 1991, when a balanced budget would be achieved.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of follies
Noun
  • The Los Angeles Police Department released a video that shows officers at the Valley jail manhandle an uncooperative inmate who died after he was left handcuffed with a bag over his head while laying prone on the bunk in his cell.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the bunk room, which features two sets of queen bunk beds perfect for friend groups, families, and those young at heart.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of bunk
Noun
  • Beall’s drivel is definitely worthy of bird cage lining.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • This is some boring, recycled drivel.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of drivel
Noun
  • To paraphrase Tolstoy, all slop is alike, but every piece of trash is trashy in its own oddball way.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Four months later, he was seen last weekend walking dogs, taking walks, enjoying a cup of coffee in a garage, and even stopping to sift through neighborhood trash items on the side of the street.
    — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of trash
Noun
  • Hypocrites, humbugs, Germans, Jews, Yankees, foreigners, Park Laners, cosmopolitan riffraff.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • An ephemeral wind of nothing that blows away like humbug.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Definition of humbug

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“Trivia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trivia. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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