as in ridiculousness
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Noun
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Delving deep into sublime absurdity, Elster transmuted Bowie into a broad range of peculiar characters.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025 -
Mara opted to stay in her lane as a dramatic star to ground the absurdity of the film, including the antics between Robinson and Paul Rudd onscreen.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
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The irony is suffocating: While the Romanian people ultimately made the right choice, the leadership of the United States—the very country that built and led the postwar liberal world order—was quietly rooting for the other side.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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While there’s an obvious irony there — Colin’s parents are perfectly supportive of his sexuality but can’t wrap their heads about his interest in kink — Pillion doesn’t entirely disagree.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
Noun
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One parent judge loves these stacking cups for their endless amusement.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Cruise also got a lot of props for once again putting his life on the line for our amusement.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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“Ludicrousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ludicrousness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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