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
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Thus, the administration has been forced into the absurd position of deploying the U.S. Navy to feed Palestinians who are simultaneously being attacked with munitions made in the United States.
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Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
The Captain’s surreal American experience climaxes in a scene in which all four of Downey’s characters surround him at a restaurant, laughing at the absurd plenitude of their own power while seated on a red velvet banquette.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The Eagles’ run was eight-tenths of a second faster than Wyatt’s, which showcases the absurd advances in Texas high school track in recent months.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
If the absurd layers of this film aren't enough to pique interest, any film that includes Pitt slicing flying, flaming vampires with a massive scythe is worth a watch.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2023
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
Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
The Captain’s surreal American experience climaxes in a scene in which all four of Downey’s characters surround him at a restaurant, laughing at the absurd plenitude of their own power while seated on a red velvet banquette.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
The Eagles’ run was eight-tenths of a second faster than Wyatt’s, which showcases the absurd advances in Texas high school track in recent months.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
If the absurd layers of this film aren't enough to pique interest, any film that includes Pitt slicing flying, flaming vampires with a massive scythe is worth a watch.
—Derek Scancarelli, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2023
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
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“The absurd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20absurd. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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