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Recent Examples of goofiness
But if neither Ferrari can make an early move, barring any weather or goofiness, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen have the edge.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
What’s evident from the start, though, is the mix of goofiness and genial weirdness that would become her trademark.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Celine Dion is lovingly lampooned in all her sentimental goofiness, along with the fervid plot of James Cameron’s blockbuster.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Your goofiness and your big laugh.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
And that is part of the draw of this unabashed trifle of celluloid goofiness.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Suspecting that the bumbling local policeman, Officer Tim Derry (Nicholas Braun, accentuating the goofiness), is wrong in his conclusion that George simply died of a heart attack, Lily rallies her fellow sheep to help solve the murder.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Carlock and Means are masters at fourth-wall-breaking structure and winking, metatextual dialogue, and their ability to balance the goofiness of the series’ diversions with its straightforwardly heartwarming main narrative made each episode a breezy watch.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
What’s evident from the start, though, is the mix of goofiness and genial weirdness that would become her trademark.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Celine Dion is lovingly lampooned in all her sentimental goofiness, along with the fervid plot of James Cameron’s blockbuster.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Your goofiness and your big laugh.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
And that is part of the draw of this unabashed trifle of celluloid goofiness.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Suspecting that the bumbling local policeman, Officer Tim Derry (Nicholas Braun, accentuating the goofiness), is wrong in his conclusion that George simply died of a heart attack, Lily rallies her fellow sheep to help solve the murder.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Carlock and Means are masters at fourth-wall-breaking structure and winking, metatextual dialogue, and their ability to balance the goofiness of the series’ diversions with its straightforwardly heartwarming main narrative made each episode a breezy watch.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
My favorite moments happen when Blake leans into the goofiness of his online persona while moving away from the type of gimmicky rap he’s known for and digging deeper into the pop-rap and guitar-driver melodies he’s always explored.
—Donald Morrison, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goofiness
Noun
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The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cove, on West Houston Street, does not mark an especially obvious step into maturity or anything narratively pat like that, because McGarry’s cooking and his businesses have never really had so much as a hint of childishness to begin with.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So, without further ado, here are 9 of my favorite holiday romances stuffed full of hilarity, hope, emotional baggage and love.—
Jenny Bayliss,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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The clip has amassed more than 350 comments, with most poking fun at the hilarity of the moment.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their pairing begs the question of whether misery and mirth alternate, blend, or coexist.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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There’s a fair bit of mirth in all this, and in Glanz’s brittle, snippy dialogue, which is abetted by the casting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hope is not the same as cheerfulness.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Teammates Veronica Burton and Kayla Thornton didn’t hide their excitement, and Nakase pointed to the blend that makes Hayes fit — maturity without heaviness, leadership without distance, and a lightheartedness that cuts through the grind of camp.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ideas expressed in the piece The article argues that the glee over Tom Steyer’s loss in the California governor’s race reflects a broader, understandable anger at extreme wealth in an era of serf‑lord–level inequality, but contends that this anger is being misdirected at the wrong billionaire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Bardem is captivating and formidable, grinning with maniacal glee at his every act of depravity and the fear and anguish of his victims.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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There was never any danger of an exit as Alcaraz showed a focus that rose above any joviality about a second-hand haircut.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lanie breaks into the merriment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The lodge has one of the most vibrant après-ski vibes of any Nordic center in the state, with food, drink and merriment.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Goofiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofiness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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