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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls
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Recent Examples of frothy
There were some who diminished the novels, lumping them with the frothy stories of such bestselling contemporaries as Danielle Steel or Judith Krantz.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The naturally slower pace can create space to carve out some time to relax with a good book (preferably in a hammock with views of the water and a frothy beverage in hand).
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The stock market is at record highs and feeling frothy, and the art market has reset to more inviting levels the past few years.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The naturally slower pace can create space to carve out some time to relax with a good book (preferably in a hammock with views of the water and a frothy beverage in hand).
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The stock market is at record highs and feeling frothy, and the art market has reset to more inviting levels the past few years.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
Adjective
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And some of us know that a crisp, bubbly ginger ale is by far the best drink at 36,000 feet.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Davies is older now, so perhaps that bubbly side will not return.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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All well and good—even if the log-line here may remind some of you of this goofy scene from the Sex and the City movie.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Squishy, slimy, foamy sensory toys are all the rage right now, from NeeDoh to squishy dumplings.—
Parents,
Parents,
6 June 2026
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Each shoe features a plush, foamy insole that gives it a cloud-like feel, according to several shoppers.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Wayne Brady, Billy Porter and Harvey Fierstein are giddy with excitement for the preview of their upcoming production Encores!—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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The future shotstopper was out the door and sprinting in giddy celebration up a street near Bloemfontein before the players had even begun their shimmy.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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For years, the top theory was that water came to our planet via comets — objects made of frozen matter that orbit the sun, often decorated with sparkling tails.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
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The Loutrel receives rave reviews for its sparkling cleanliness, inviting atmosphere, and careful attention to details that make the stay feel super special.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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From Valentino pig hoofs to Chanel half-sandals, our feeds are full of silly, outrageous and outright ugly footwear.—
Shane O’Neill,
Washington Post,
12 June 2026
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This 22-inch hopping ball has a silly face on it, available in blue or orange.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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