1
as in insanity
a foolish act or idea
quickly realized that her suggestion was an inanity and withdrew it
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as in madness
lack of good sense or judgment
the jaw-dropping inanity of the singer's comments on the awards show
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Recent Examples of inanity
In which SpongeBob and Gary the Snail have a conversation about string cheese, and the Flying Dutchman goes crazy at the sheer inanity of it.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2025
The inanity and nihilism is still there, but tinged with something darker and more permanent, a sense that the rules of capitalism changed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, there’s something soothing, even enjoyable, about the show’s glossy inanity.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
But that inanity, that ridiculousness is embedded in the story.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Dec. 2025
The inanity and nihilism is still there, but tinged with something darker and more permanent, a sense that the rules of capitalism changed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, there’s something soothing, even enjoyable, about the show’s glossy inanity.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
But that inanity, that ridiculousness is embedded in the story.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanity
Noun
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In this world, at this time, a little insanity can go a long way.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kennedy calls fortification ‘insanity’ That view contrasts sharply with critics — including some at the highest level of government — who regard fortification of the food supply as a form of government overreach.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ice Cream Man follows an idyllic summer town descending into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The slasher takes place in an idyllic summer town that descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids from his truck with horrifying results.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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There’s a heartwarming idiocy to their pursuit, yet what festers underneath is their inability to process grief consciously and the fear that those who deem their existence meaningless might be right.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Gunther and Tig are two billionaire failsons who have wasted countless opportunities and cash chasing the stupidest ideas and who get rewarded over and over again for their idiocy.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of this readily registers on Barry’s Dada-absurdity meter.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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What the Meme Revealed About Surgical Technology Beneath the absurdity, the grape videos demonstrated real capabilities.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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After Thursday night’s Charlotte craziness, in which both ACC Tournament quarterfinals in the evening session were decided by a single point, Friday night instead brought back-to-back blowouts, as Virginia rolled past Miami in the first game.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mullins has seen just about all of it by now, national games at neutral sites, craziness at Gampel and in Hartford, the most intimidating of environments on the road at Kansas, Creighton, and the Big East Tournament.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Inanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanity. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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