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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
the ludicrous sight of their teacher in a Halloween costume
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as in ridiculous
so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter
a ludicrous and easily detected attempt to forge his father's signature on a note to school
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Recent Examples of ludicrous
The idea that the Cubs could win a World Series in two years was as ludicrous as Indiana winning a national title two years after Cignetti’s arrival.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
By Monday, Broncos Country's biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous -- especially on the respect front.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
By Monday, Broncos Country’s biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous — especially on the respect front.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
These figures contradict Elon Musk's claim Though some AI hallucinations seem more ludicrous than dangerous, the technology could have a detrimental impact on users and those exposed to misinformation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
By Monday, Broncos Country's biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous -- especially on the respect front.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026
By Monday, Broncos Country’s biggest week in 10 years had already jumped feet-first into ludicrous — especially on the respect front.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
These figures contradict Elon Musk's claim Though some AI hallucinations seem more ludicrous than dangerous, the technology could have a detrimental impact on users and those exposed to misinformation.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ludicrous
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His sharp, funny, and unexpectedly comforting voice makes the book a joy to read and turns what could feel grim into something liberating.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roy Keane is clearly a very funny character who everyone is scared of… Then Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are just absolutely filled with football.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Drinks come in ridiculous glasses—like a copper bathtub complete with a rubber ducky—the music is blasting, and the entire restaurant is there to have a good time.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Like, who’s being the most ridiculous?—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Introducing Pharrell was none other than Tyler, the Creator, who delivered a humorous speech of admiration and friendship.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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In terms of scenes that stand out in Part 1, Francesca’s quest to figure out what an orgasm is results in a series of humorous and awkward conversations with various members of the family.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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These politicians who are in their 80s and now 90s continuing to run for office is absurd.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rates are soaring at absurd levels, but what’s worse is what many homeowners are getting in return — less coverage, fewer payouts and other negative effects.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The comedic thriller will premiere globally on the platform on May 20 with the first two episodes of the half hour, 10-episode season, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 15.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alexander has certainly proven his comedic chops already, but his image is not that of a comedian.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Huw just waiting for him without involving the police or having really any plan whatsoever is just as silly.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wain was joined by stars Ken Marino (who co-wrote the film), Zoey Deutch, John Slattery, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Ben Wang to reminisce about making their unapologetically silly comedy.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Any insight into the thought processes of people like him is informative and amusing, if a bit depressing as well.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guest reunited much of Waiting for Guffman’s cast for 2000’s even-better Best in Show, an amusing look at the lives of dog owners determined to win top prize at a dog show.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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These attempts at sowing division are pathetic and getting boring.—
Rhyma Castillo,
San Antonio Express-News,
29 Jan. 2026
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For Guardiola to focus on lambasting Hallam was pretty pathetic, all told.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Ludicrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ludicrous. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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