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as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity
a frothy comedy that wouldn't exert the brain of a gnat
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as in insubstantial
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
the sort of frothy costumes worn by Las Vegas showgirls
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Recent Examples of frothy
Their leaps and games in the frothy water made our hearts soar.
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
While the film is a sexy, frothy romp, on the one hand, the film also casts Doris Day as Babe, a feisty union steward.
—Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
That metric topped out around 2 during the dot-com boom, and at just over 3 during the pandemic’s frothy markets and muted economy.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
And that is to say nothing of the burning crosses and the guns, the bomb threats and the gobs of hot, frothy spit.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
While the film is a sexy, frothy romp, on the one hand, the film also casts Doris Day as Babe, a feisty union steward.
—Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
That metric topped out around 2 during the dot-com boom, and at just over 3 during the pandemic’s frothy markets and muted economy.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
And that is to say nothing of the burning crosses and the guns, the bomb threats and the gobs of hot, frothy spit.
—Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
Adjective
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For the bubbly Glindas of the world, the Wicked Pink Refresher will be right up your alley.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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For her part, BunnaB, beloved for her infectious, near-constant laughs, has separated herself from this ascendant pack by infusing her bubbly disposition, girl’s girl attitude, unfettered authenticity — and the unmistakable gravity of earning a second shot.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The pictures, show the tabby cat in the most awkward positions, from sitting like a frog, to biting his toenails, and just being generally goofy.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The best part of the movie might be the goofy post-credits dance scene between Farrell and co-star Tilda Swinton.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Where Aytaç was large but poised, Abdi was insubstantial, scrawny, and unsteady on his feet.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Republican lawmakers and state attorneys general have challenged the basis of those recommendations, arguing that the evidence used to support them is insubstantial.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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The cappuccino is this soft, foamy dream with smooth milk and that bold espresso kick running underneath.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Every sip had the foamy goodness.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Helm rises too, goes as high as possible, gets a little giddy (there are upper limits to Helm’s domain).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The overall impact leaves even a coffee utilitarian like me giddy.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Electronics When your television screen get dusty or your touch-screen electronics get filmy, Schrader cautions you to keep the sponge away.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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When the space transformed into a bottle shop during the COVID-19 pandemic, guests would collar sparkling wine or pét-nats well before the average diner became fluent in natural wines, understanding that skin contact means more than brushing up against your neighbor at the bar.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is where Trentodoc, a crisp, bright sparkling wine made with grapes indigenous to the mountains, has been produced for more than a century.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The brazen, silly grandeur of the piece was astounding.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Saturday Night Live alum's vast tattoo collection, at one point made up of around 200 pieces of body art, includes ink dedicated to his former girlfriends, as well as more silly, lighthearted designs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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