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Recent Examples of loopy
The tablecloth was a vibrant bubblegum pink; the menus, hand-written in loopy calligraphy; the stately centerpiece eschewed for a smattering of slim burgundy taper candles pierced ceremoniously through seasonally appropriate pomegranates.
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Theirs is the kind of loopy side quest that only Cameron has the guts to cram into a Christmastime blockbuster.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
As roommates and best friends scrambling to make the rent on their crummy Los Angeles apartment, Palmer and SZA make a fantastically loose and loopy team.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The origin of animal complexity might literally have been loopy.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Theirs is the kind of loopy side quest that only Cameron has the guts to cram into a Christmastime blockbuster.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
As roommates and best friends scrambling to make the rent on their crummy Los Angeles apartment, Palmer and SZA make a fantastically loose and loopy team.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
The origin of animal complexity might literally have been loopy.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loopy
Adjective
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People wanted to wear clothes at the cutting edge, which gave dotty fabrics woven by machine a natural fanbase among the society ladies who could afford them.—
Natalie Hammond,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Jones, Redgrave, and an unrecognizable Margot Kidder as their dotty landlady bravely expose their vulnerability.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Along with all her obligations, Tonina is taking care of her demented and bedridden mother.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Allowing a sick country with demented leadership have a nuclear weapon, that's a war crime.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bones is a pretty stellar action heroine, if only for her rah-rah speeches and her maniacal laughter in the face of men who seek to control her.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Even when discussing this premise, his maniacal desire to win seeps through.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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People with the disorder usually experience a combination of psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorderly behavior.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Among prisoners, 8% had psychotic disorders, compared to less than 1% of the general population, the report said.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Wearing a towel around his waist in the locker room, Hurley was doused by his delirious players before spiking a ball from floor to ceiling.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Operating with laser focus, these tracks are his most brain-battering yet, following his peculiar style to a delirious deep end.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Jungle Room, for the uninitiated, is a famously eccentric den at Graceland known for its green shag carpet, Polynesian furniture and indoor waterfall.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Jungle Room is a famously eccentric den at the Graceland mansion, known for its green shag carpet, Polynesian furniture and indoor waterfall.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, keeping a player like Angelina around for the long haul could be beneficial for players who would like to sit in front of a jury next to someone who drives everybody else batty.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2026
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Fifty-seven years ago, another veteran character actress in her seventies, Ruth Gordon, played a batty old lady in a horror film from a major studio, Rosemary’s Baby, and ultimately took home a best supporting actress Oscar.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pistachio Lemon Olive Oil Cake This olive oil cake from Valerie Confections is moist and nutty with plenty of good olive oil and pistachio flour.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The vibrant tuber with a nutty or vanilla-like taste might be a hip new ingredient, but its purple reign is causing problems in the Philippines.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Loopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loopy. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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