absurdism
noun
ab·surd·ism
əb-ˈsər-ˌdi-zəm 
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: a philosophy based on the belief that the universe is irrational and meaningless and that the search for order brings the individual into conflict with the universe compare existentialism
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In either case, my brain has developed into a huge fan of absurdism, whether in sketch comedy, longer narratives like Arrested Development or the lyrics of Courtney Barnett.
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Co-created with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, the series blends biting industry commentary with Rogen’s signature mix of stoner absurdism, pratfalls and extreme cringe.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The 1960s set and style are intriguing, offering glimmers of absurdism.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
This is a film that takes the quirky absurdism of Lewis Carrol’s book and the 1951 Disney film and drives it off a cliff.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
Co-created with longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, the series blends biting industry commentary with Rogen’s signature mix of stoner absurdism, pratfalls and extreme cringe.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
The 1960s set and style are intriguing, offering glimmers of absurdism.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
This is a film that takes the quirky absurdism of Lewis Carrol’s book and the 1951 Disney film and drives it off a cliff.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absurdism
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“Absurdism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absurdism. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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