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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
And in all its inanity, it was still rooted in Kendall’s love for his father.
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Amos Barshad, WIRED, 26 May 2023
The one, glaring inequity that Patrice and Gary still face, however, is that—because of the inanity of US law—they cannot get married without losing their disability benefits.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
The doctrine of fetal personhood—which says that a full human life begins at the fertilization of an egg—has obvious legal inanities built in regarding taxes, insurance, litigation, etc.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
Despite the title, Barnet doesn’t convey the swing and rush of the present so much as its inanity.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2024
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Amos Barshad, WIRED, 26 May 2023
The one, glaring inequity that Patrice and Gary still face, however, is that—because of the inanity of US law—they cannot get married without losing their disability benefits.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
The doctrine of fetal personhood—which says that a full human life begins at the fertilization of an egg—has obvious legal inanities built in regarding taxes, insurance, litigation, etc.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024
Despite the title, Barnet doesn’t convey the swing and rush of the present so much as its inanity.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inanity
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The legal team for Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course in September, is considering an insanity defense.Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s still a bit shy, though, of the insanity that surrounded Stanley cups at their peak.Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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But what of the apologists for madness and criminality, the comfortable sophists who invert morality to score partisan points?Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Hard Truths Plenty of 2024 movies were of the mind that the only way to respond to a world gone mad is with more madness.Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though limited in services like in-room dining, the cost-effective hotel prioritizes simplicity over luxury.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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For bags that prioritize simplicity with minimal frills on the inside, consider Leatherology’s Framed Toiletry Bag.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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Brought to life through campy, surrealist sets and unforgettable cameos, the show takes the viewer through a series of dreamlike vignettes that brilliantly articulate the absurdity and tedium of life under late-capitalism.Samantha Allen, Them, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Inanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inanity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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