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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
Using an electric mixer or by hand, whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl until light and frothy and doubled in volume, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Indigenous cultures in the region placed high value in cacao as a sacred crop, exchanged as a form of currency and made into a frothy, warm bitter beverage drank at key events in social and religious life, Chocolate Affairs Magazine said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Dujancourt’s hauntingly beautiful gowns were a mixture of chunky Argyle knit, delicate lace and frothy tulle ruffle — but the sum was greater than its parts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s whisked into a frothy custard.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Indigenous cultures in the region placed high value in cacao as a sacred crop, exchanged as a form of currency and made into a frothy, warm bitter beverage drank at key events in social and religious life, Chocolate Affairs Magazine said.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Dujancourt’s hauntingly beautiful gowns were a mixture of chunky Argyle knit, delicate lace and frothy tulle ruffle — but the sum was greater than its parts.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
It’s whisked into a frothy custard.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
Adjective
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Released in 2017, Riverdale sought to put a darker spin on the typically bubbly world of Archie Comics.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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The curiosity seems to be the blend of his height (7 feet 2), his age (20), his nationality (Chinese) and his bubbly personality.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Steven Soderbergh’s revamp of the infamous Rat Pack crime caper is far more assured than the original, which was purely a goofy lark; here, there’s actually some care given to things like character motivation and the dynamics of the central Vegas heist.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cooper gets considerable humorous mileage out of his goofy stoner role, starting with a guffaw-inducing pratfall entrance involving an exploding carton of oat milk.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 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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Vague green claims won’t cut it anymore, as evidenced by a 2020 study from the European Commission, which found over half of environmental claims were insubstantial, misleading or unfounded.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 July 2025
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Meantime specializes in Czech traditions, including side pulls for foamy lagers and mlíko shots.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Skim off any foamy impurities with a tablespoon.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The crash’s giddy prequel, dramatic unfolding, and shattering aftermath—the Great Depression—has long provided compelling material for writers.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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That has Plattner in a giddy mood.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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The line between triumph and tragedy is incredibly thin, and 100 Foot Wave conveys that simultaneous elation and danger with every swooping drone shot of a surfer cutting a line through a swell and every splash of filmy foam on the camera lens.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Spraying it on has the same bracing quality as taking a sip of ice-cold sparkling water.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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And while local flavors shine, international cuisine is also making its mark, bringing world-class culinary experiences to Bodrum’s sparkling shores.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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In my eyes, much of the charm of a craft brewer is a willingness to be a little silly.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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