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Recent Examples of hokum Ultimately, what saves the movie is the cast and crew’s expert devotion to its polished, well-meaning hokum. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 In past case studies of argyria, a common source is hokum therapies promoted by naturopaths and their ilk. Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025 The Tribune eventually admitted in print that its story was intentional hokum. Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025 Some of the biggest peddlers of drone hokum have been elected officials. Noah Shachtman, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hokum
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Noun
  • Every four years, we are told that this is the most important election in history, which is a lot of errant nonsense.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This type of nonsense from [in-laws] is what wears on you over the years.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Almonds and walnuts are healthy tree nuts that offer a variety of nutrients, including healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Fill a vase with nuts or rocks and insert the branch.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Start With Clean, Reliable Data Garbage in, garbage out.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • By the end, Flacco was removed from the game and rookie Dillon Gabriel led a garbage-time touchdown drive capped by an 8-yard scoring pass to Dylan Sampson.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What really makes Dog Man special, though, is how Pilkey’s trademark mix of absurd silliness and surprising sincerity shines through.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • People had never seen that kind of silliness.
    Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the police headquarters in Denpasar, Bali’s capital, on Saturday as some burned rubbish on the street and police fired tear gas into the crowd.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Pieces of plastic, including bottles, bags, straws and cutlery, make up two thirds of the rubbish found in rivers around the world, according to a new analysis.
    Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Just a few years ago, my friend would have to rely on the contents of her mind to reimagine such blah to beauty.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Trump is a fascist, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Heck, maybe its sheer stupidity.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Trying to move in earlier to accommodate a pittance of an audience is mind boggling stupidity.
    Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Lionel Messi flexed another drool-worthy Patek Philippe ahead of a game on Wednesday.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Officers responding to the scene found the dog panting heavily, with excessive drool coating the back seat.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Hokum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hokum. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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