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as in insanity
a foolish act or idea
to say men can't cook as well as women is of course an absurdity
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the absurdity of expecting a 98-year-old woman to adequately supervise four six-year-olds
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Recent Examples of absurdity
While the absurdity of Skibidi Toilet can be baffling to many (including Gen Z), its cultural impact has been so significant that Gerasimov is in talks with director Michael Bay to adapt a movie and television series.
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The fact that this very adult group meets in a warmly nostalgic grade school library flawlessly designed by Todd Rosenthal only adds to the absurdity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Major League Baseball’s offseason is fueled by rumors where the line between reality and absurdity is blurred courtesy of social media.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
The fact that this very adult group meets in a warmly nostalgic grade school library flawlessly designed by Todd Rosenthal only adds to the absurdity.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Major League Baseball’s offseason is fueled by rumors where the line between reality and absurdity is blurred courtesy of social media.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for absurdity
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Weeks later, more insanity ensued, the 50th home run ball selling for $4.39 million at auction, the highest price ever paid for any ball in any sport.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Germain, who teaches law at Syracuse University in New York, said that, given the weight of evidence, insanity is likely the only defense that will work.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, players might enjoy body-replicating madness, brutal climbing simulators, and freewheeling adventure through a magical realist take on the Deep South.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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He is asked by RAF Group Captain Lionel Mandrake — a voice of reason in the madness — to recall the B-52 bombers that will end civilization.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Secondly, the industry has perpetuated a culture that values simplicity and tradition over modernization.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Minimalist cocktails will remain popular, focusing on simplicity while delivering complex flavors.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Absurdity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absurdity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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