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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
Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens and linens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map.
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute; continue beating until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
There is a lot of buzz around vertical drama with frothy forecasts for viewing numbers and revenues for the ultra-shortform series, which started out in Asia and are taking root around the world.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy, 30 seconds to 1 minute; continue beating until soft peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes more.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
There is a lot of buzz around vertical drama with frothy forecasts for viewing numbers and revenues for the ultra-shortform series, which started out in Asia and are taking root around the world.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frothy
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With more than four million followers across social platforms, Affleck has continuously gained popularity through her #MomTok content, which showcases her bubbly personality and daily life as a Mormon mother leading to her current journey in television.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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When the butter is bubbly, remove the pan and set aside.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Take Danielle Deadwyler, known as a dramatic heavyweight in award-winning projects like Till and The Piano Lesson, who gets to show off her goofier side here as Dylan, a poetry professor who becomes a wary confidante of Greg’s — and often steals the show.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Stiller reflects on working with Boone, pulling off that wild stunt, and crafting his goofy character — and reveals what Boone ate for lunch just before flipping all over the stage.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Scarlet’s good intentions to end wars by way of sheer determination to do what’s right might prove insubstantial in practice.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Oliver Rackham, the great historian of the British countryside, devoted a not insubstantial portion of his career to rebutting this claim, noting that there is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that these punishments were ever carried out.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The line is made with a foamy cushion that not only looks stylish but also keeps your feet supported on long walking days.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Polar bears, for example, share intense, muzzle-to-muzzle, foamy kisses.—
Susan Spencer,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wishing you a week of dulcet tones, giddy resistance, and a thousand pancakes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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When the Niagara Falls become the Frozen Falls, icicles dangle off the edge of the cliffs and clouds of frozen mist bathe the scene in a filmy white.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the filmy windows, the sun had dipped below the jagged mountain horizon.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Mariah Carey made a sparkling entrance at the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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If choosing between communicating a less impressive truth versus a more sparkling illusion, keep it real and build credibility.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Don’t feel silly asking at the ski shop.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Walker offers this diagnosis himself, leeringly dismissing Pearl as a silly mommy, awash with hormones, mildly and minorly hysterical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Frothy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frothy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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