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Recent Examples of ludicrousness
Well, the Premier League table is definitely worth looking at, if only to marvel at its ludicrousness.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ludicrousness
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The 30-second Super Bowl version manages to capture most of the ridiculousness of the lengthier, two-and-a-half-minute version directed by Spike Jonze, which feels as silly and committed as any of your favorite Stiller comedy moments.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Where to begin with such ridiculousness?—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Indonesian auteur Edwin has spent much of his career examining the quiet absurdities of modern life with a cool, deadpan detachment.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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Eager sycophants run behind him to carry out his directives and repeat his absurdities.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The irony is that the settlement with Jordan might actually represent a turning point.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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There would, then, be a beautiful sense of irony if voters in the Republican primary righted that wrong.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to a huge trampoline area with dodgeball, a ninja course, knockout basketball, a launch pad and a battle pit, the amusement center has other attractions like bowling, virtual reality, an arcade and a rock climbing wall.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lake Como’s roots date back to 1889, when Denver investors dammed a creek about 5 miles west of downtown and built a luxury resort, casino and amusement rides modeled after Como, Italy.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Ludicrousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ludicrousness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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