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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Alice-in-Wonderland
Adjective
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For the purpose of the art of the deal, the threat of a universal tariff, currently at 10% but hypothetically due to rebound to the ridiculous reciprocal rates of 30% or 40% on key allies at the end of the 90-day pause in July, is a compelling one.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025 -
Friday night’s outcome came down to two ridiculous shots from distance that got past one of the best goalies in the NWSL.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The antics that ensue are amusing, but there isn’t much incisiveness in the increasingly farcical dog-eat-dog dénouement.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Hi wife Myra is also missing and as the guests slowly arrive, confusion and miscommunications mount for a stage adventure of this classic farcical stage romp.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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To close out its surreal set, the crew from the cult-favorite kids show Yo Gabba Gabba! brought out a cast of characters both human (Thundercat, Portugal.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Premiering as one of the opening-night shorts at this year’s festival, this Canadian title showcases the duo’s signature handcrafted puppetry and surreal storytelling.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Obtaining a permit to fly a drone in Nepal as a foreigner was a somewhat Kafkaesque exercise in patience.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
6 May 2025
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These are intentional Kafkaesque problems that the Trump Administration is creating.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The push-pull of the protagonists’ bond keeps the film humming along, both in ludicrous and heartfelt moments.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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This callback to vast mid-century power structures is both ludicrous and oddly apt, considering the Meanses’ pedigree.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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But the concept of replacing one of the greatest tackles of all time is laughable.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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“Alice-in-Wonderland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Alice-in-Wonderland. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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