craziness

noun

Definition of crazinessnext
as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment this latest example of juvenile craziness does not incline us to trust you

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Recent Examples of craziness Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, 1982 Before the kids, the craziness and the reality show, the head-over-heels Brits tied the knot in Maui, Hawaii. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The forecast for Thursday calls for craziness. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 June 2026 Meanwhile, the Spurs had to rush off the court to avoid getting caught up in all the craziness. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026 This would have been ’95 and all the craziness around samples was happening. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 9 June 2026 There was something singular about the wide-eyed craziness of Sweeney, or Cloud’s aura of kindness. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026 Probst believes that confidence and craziness to experiment is what has made the show endure after 26 years and 50 seasons. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 But for now, the iconic Saratoga farm is a bucolic retreat from the craziness of Silicon Valley. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 But worry not, the podcast episode goes live tomorrow — alongside a new way to explore this craziness. — Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craziness
  1. insanity
  2. madness
  3. simplicity
  4. absurdity
Noun
  • To put my whole psyche, insecurities, anecdotes, family, community, insanity out there in a show in this way.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • Colt did not have any signs of insanity, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, Richards said.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of insanity
Noun
  • The Giants’ 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday, powered by two homers from Jung Hoo Lee and a strong start from Logan Webb, was secondary to the madness that preceded it.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As in seasons past, episodes will explore the motives potentially lying behind the accused’s madness.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of madness
Noun
  • Delicate Japanese simplicity prevails while leaving whispers of the original French palatial style—such as distinctive moldings that are unique to the building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In general, higher-performing LED systems dominate the top of the ratings, while older halogen designs tend to cluster at the bottom, constrained by lower output and less precise beam control, despite offering advantages in simplicity and cost.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Pluribus blends grief, absurdity and deep human truths, as Carol does battle with not only the hive-minded ‘others’ who suddenly share all the world’s knowledge and memories, but also with her own isolation.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • This game, and this series, is a microcosm of the absurdities of online baseball discussion.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of absurdity

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