the absurd

noun

1
: a state or condition of extreme silliness or foolishness : an absurd or ridiculous state
Her ideas once seemed reasonable, but now they verge on the absurd.
2
: things that are absurd
a filmmaker who is fascinated with the absurd

Examples of the absurd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For those dreaming of space tourism, the reality is far from ideal due to the limited state of the technology and the absurd costs. George Dvorsky / Gizmodo, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 Axelrod writes compellingly of the touring musicians’ lifestyle, from the challenges of hooking up on a tour bus to the grueling schedule and the absurd queries at press junkets. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Feb. 2024 Or sharing information rebutting the absurd Taylor Swift Super Bowl conspiracy theories? Oliver Darcy, CNN, 15 Feb. 2024 Cage asks, repeating the absurd gesture Paul makes of miming drinking wine at a highfalutin dinner. Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024 Schiaparelli has always embraced surrealism and the absurd, including the infamous Kylie Jenner lion head dress and Kendall Jenner's dress made entirely of fake nails. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Mar. 2024 There were so many theories about my presence on the island, ranging from the banal to the absurd, that the Alderney Press ran an article for the express purpose of debunking them. Rebecca Panovka, Harper's Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024 But his relaxed commitment to the absurd is so casual and simple and profound all at the same time. EW.com, 3 Nov. 2023 None of this invalidates casting a jaundiced eye toward the absurd aspects of award shows, or the idea of trying to get music, pop or TV stars to laugh at themselves. Brian Lowry, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024

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“The absurd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20absurd. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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