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insubstantial

[in-suhb-stan-shuhl] / ˌɪn səbˈstæn ʃəl /


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Many who do, such as Dan Aykroyd, say very nice things that are insubstantial; Ryan Reynolds is one of the few who comment critically on Mr. Chase’s comedic style, which is highly enlightening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

It’s a majority white district, with not insubstantial Asian and Latino populations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

He went on to call Cole's best verses insubstantial - "a light pack" - and declared he was the Prince to Drake's Michael Jackson.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

The ads that failed were ultimately insubstantial, or otherwise objectionable.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2024

But honesty seems so small and quiet and insubstantial with all those people out there.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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