Word: trivialized
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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According to Elkies, there is a similar simplicity in music. "Think of the simple opening--dum dum dum dum!--of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. In music you start out with a trivial motif and it turns into this beautiful, intricate composition," he says. "Again, it all stems from this small, very simple idea...
Voters can bid good riddance to the sour, trivial campaign...
...campaign for the Presidency, Bush relied heavily on "hot button" issues--the pledge of allegiance and prison furloughs--that carry great emotional appeal, but bear little relevance to Presidential leadership. He avoided pushing specific policy proposals, save for a few trivial programs such as his college savings plan...
...1960s, Remembering America, from an eloquent narrative into a bizarre romp around the psychoanalyst's couch. After beginning with a fascinating account of the Charles Van Doren quiz show scandals, Goodwin winds up with elaborate discussions of LBJ's bowel movements. The result is both controversial and trivial, leaving Goodwin to contemplate rising book sales and a sinking reputation...
...trying to be trivial. The UC intentionally titled its leadership positions so as not to reflect a gender bias. Despite last year's tabling of a resolution supporting anti-discrimination that called on final clubs to admit women, I believe the UC supports equal opportunities for women...