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Recent Examples of goofiness
Underpinning all his goofiness was an utterly sincere and infectious confidence and belief in A Complete Unknown, and a genuine desire to share it with as many people as possible.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
There was always an odd, lanky goofiness to DiCaprio’s physical presence even at the start of his career, but it was overwhelmed by his rapid rise to heartthrob status in films like Romeo + Juliet and Titanic.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights their muscular physique and their confidence among the canine world, but that’s not without a certain level of silliness and goofiness too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Penn, giving a brilliant performance of cold villainy that could win him a third Oscar, is unafraid of lancing the inherent goofiness of a fascist.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
The brazen goofiness is applied to the movie’s howl of terror like smiley-face stickers on a gravestone.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
Much of the tension the show tries to create is undermined by this Peter Pan framing and by the goofiness of the kids in adult bodies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There’s plenty of goofiness and physical comedy in the way Jeff makes a home for himself at the toy store, tucking himself into Spider-Man bedding in his makeshift quarters.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
There was always an odd, lanky goofiness to DiCaprio’s physical presence even at the start of his career, but it was overwhelmed by his rapid rise to heartthrob status in films like Romeo + Juliet and Titanic.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) highlights their muscular physique and their confidence among the canine world, but that’s not without a certain level of silliness and goofiness too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Penn, giving a brilliant performance of cold villainy that could win him a third Oscar, is unafraid of lancing the inherent goofiness of a fascist.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
The brazen goofiness is applied to the movie’s howl of terror like smiley-face stickers on a gravestone.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
Much of the tension the show tries to create is undermined by this Peter Pan framing and by the goofiness of the kids in adult bodies.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There’s plenty of goofiness and physical comedy in the way Jeff makes a home for himself at the toy store, tucking himself into Spider-Man bedding in his makeshift quarters.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goofiness
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The gesture’s lack of dignity, its childishness, its pettiness, are completely in character.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Developed by Achkar, the show dives headfirst into the hilarity and heartbreak of modern Arab life.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of users couldn't cope with the hilarity of it all, especially the dad enlisting his son as an accomplice in satisfying his sweet tooth without drawing attention.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since its public unveiling on the weekend, the Turner statue has elicited mirth, mockery and even anger from people on social media.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mirth masks a deeper, remarkable transformation.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Using a similar method as the one scientists follow to determine the animals responsible for fossilized footprints — but with a dose of lightheartedness — Granatosky and his colleagues carried out the first scientific analysis of the imprint, published Tuesday in the journal Biology Letters.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Quick-witted, effortlessly funny, DePaul brought a lightheartedness to the table during a particularly dark point in the story.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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That boyish glee was evident again Monday against Utah.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Windy City rivalry made its way to the Vatican when Pope Leo XIV, a White Sox fan, seemed to take some glee from the Chicago Cubs' playoff elimination.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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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
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From rushing out of the office to get party-ready, or hustling through the airport and reuniting with loved ones, to finally arriving at a glamorous night out with friends, each scene conveys merriment and personal style set against the backdrop of New York City.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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True to his reputation as a naturalist, Shakespeare had transcribed a duet of love and partnership between two owls as part of a song of lust and merriment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Goofiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goofiness. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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