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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbecility
Noun
  • Without it, the dancers might not have known the insanity of their current moment.
    Philip Tinari, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Despite his confession, Moseley pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity at the trial for Kitty's slaying.
    Jessica Sager, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • That, too, was shoved aside, as was a midnight madness event.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The scene only lasts about 20 seconds, but captures the madness Poheler and Jones describe, especially in a shot of Offerman bucking Poehler around as if by a bull.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But the simplicity of the sequence of events — Smith’s shot perfectly careening off the side of the rim and Şengün’s subsequent positioning for the putback — was indicative of Houston’s rebounding prowess.
    Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Apple devices are known for their elegant simplicity, and Rain Design just gets it.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Pope Francis Reflects on Illness, Calls War 'Absurd' as Recovery Progresses Pope Francis said in a letter published Tuesday that his lengthy illness has given him greater clarity on the absurdity of war, renewing his call for diplomacy and stronger international institutions.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Her work is often the same, crackling with energy, honesty, and a sprinkle of absurdity.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The blatant stupidity of what is being done by our country‘s executive leadership is staggering.
    Lisa P. Rimland, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Ok, the seven regional trains were just travelling stupidity on my part.
    David Rae, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Imbecility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbecility. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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