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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
There were some who diminished the novels, lumping them with the frothy stories of such bestselling contemporaries as Danielle Steel or Judith Krantz.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The naturally slower pace can create space to carve out some time to relax with a good book (preferably in a hammock with views of the water and a frothy beverage in hand).
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The stock market is at record highs and feeling frothy, and the art market has reset to more inviting levels the past few years.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Or will the Carolina faithful clink their frothy skate mugs in celebration?
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The naturally slower pace can create space to carve out some time to relax with a good book (preferably in a hammock with views of the water and a frothy beverage in hand).
—Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The stock market is at record highs and feeling frothy, and the art market has reset to more inviting levels the past few years.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
Adjective
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Bake for 45 minutes or until peaches are bubbly and crust is golden.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake until mixture is bubbly around the edges and pork chops are done, about 50 minutes.—
Torie Cox,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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All well and good—even if the log-line here may remind some of you of this goofy scene from the Sex and the City movie.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When butter is foamy, add the peppers, corn and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until peppers are tender.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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Squishy, slimy, foamy sensory toys are all the rage right now, from NeeDoh to squishy dumplings.—
Parents,
Parents,
6 June 2026
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And then there are the uptempo perennials that made Highland, California the giddiest place on earth.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Alpha Camp − Nikki Hru, Maddy Jones, Leiya Pillitteri − had seemed giddy with confidence before the flaming arrow competition.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The life and soul of the party, or the sober companion quietly nursing sparkling water.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Gage Jump gave up one hit over seven sparkling innings, and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom hit back-to-back homers in a five-run first that sent the Athletics to a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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When it’s done well, the audience doesn’t realize that’s what’s happening; this story is super-silly and the characters actually just got a little bit closer.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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The whole thing was undeniably silly.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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